The Carson City Parks and Recreation Department is asking local residents to participate in an online survey to assess the community’s future indoor recreation and sports needs.

This survey is the first step in evaluating the need for new indoor recreation space. The online survey takes about two minutes to complete and is being done through a survey program called “Surveymonkey.”

The online survey will be available for the public to fill out beginning Wednesday morning, May 5 and will end on Friday afternoon, May 14. The survey will be available in both English and Spanish.

— The survey’s English link is http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/L8MZFNT
— The survey’s Spanish Link is http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7RXJYHC

In order to reach out to as many people as possible, the City will be hosting two community events at the Carson City Community Center Gymnasium located at 851 East William Street, Carson City on the below dates and times. These events are hosted for individuals who do not have access to a computer to fill out the survey online:

May 5 - Wednesday evening / 6:30 – 8 p.m.
May 8 - Saturday morning / 9:30 – 11 a.m.

The public is encouraged to attend these events and fill out a paper survey. The paper survey will be identical to the on-line survey and will provide an opportunity for written comments. City staff will be available during the entire event to answer questions and collect the surveys. However, no paper surveys will be given to the public to take home, fill out, and return later.

Questions regarding the survey can be directed to Joel Dunn, Recreation Operations Manager, Carson City Parks and Recreation Department, 851 East William Street, Carson City, Nev., 89701.

This can be done by either e-mailing questions to JDunn@ci.carson-city.nv.us with a reference to the Carson City Indoor Recreation and Sports Needs Assessment Survey in the subject line, or by calling the Carson City Recreation Division at (775) 690-7419.

How beautiful it is when businesses and individuals in the Carson City community give not only their time, but also their resources and services to educate and, in many instances, provide some type of financial benefit for the students of Carson City.

There are so many businesses — way too many to list — who have given time and time again to Carson City students from Kindergarten through grade 12, so that they might go on trips locally or across the country, usually having to do with academics or sports.

These businesses are the ones who make it financially possible for these students to attend conferences, visit the White House, or participate in athletic events. In many cases, they even make it possible for students to afford uniforms and athletic equipment.

One such business is Carson City Orthodontics, who partnered with the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation in order to provide several scholarships for free braces. One of the winners of the free braces scholarship is Caitlyn Chacon, a sophomore honors student at Carson High School.

To see the smile on her face is priceless. Between Carson City Orthodontics and the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation, it is the local community individual and the local business community that make it possible for so many Carson City students to excel and succeed.
Carson High School is grateful for the support it receives from everyone in Carson City.

Health Occupations Students of America

CHS’ future health professionals are raising funds for Breast Cancer Awareness and the Carson Tahoe Cancer Foundation during the month of October by selling Breast Cancer Awareness items.

Students are selling pink ribbon lanyards and “hacky sacks” for $3, and four different writing pens with fun sayings like “Dear Cancer...You Suck” and “I am a Survivor, not a Statistic!” for $1 each.

All monies raised go to the CTCF, and items may be purchased from any HOSA member or Mrs. Gustafson in room 206!

HOSA officers are also asking the students, faculty, and community to vote for who they want to be the Faculty Pink Princess Fairy: Mr. Kortemeir, Mr. Mital, Mr. Mobley, Mr. Sakelarios, Mr. Quilling or Mr. Glover.

The winning male teacher will be dressed up in pink tights, fairy wings, tiara and all Monday, Oct. 31. Voting takes place from Oct. 17 through Oct. 27 by placing spare change and bills in the collection bins found in the participating teachers’ classrooms or at lunch in Senator Square. Please help support this cause.

Questions: contact Mrs. Gustafson at kgustafson@carson.k12.nv.us or 283-1710.

CHS 2016-2017 Winter Sports Registration

Winter sports signups will be held Oct. 17 in the CHS Library south computer lab from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Students may complete their own sports packet by creating an account at registermyathlete.com and selecting a winter sport. All registrations are online. The only paperwork necessary for CHS students is the NIAA Form B Pre-participation health form and Form D—Physical (even though a physical is on file from freshman and junior year). Students must complete the top portion of the physical form. For questions, contact the Athletic Department at 775-283- 1900.

CHIP: Carson High Incentive Program

There is a new program starting, a chance to win free stuff: pizza, yogurt, and coffee! Each staff member has two ‘Chips’ to hand out each month to students doing something positive or outstanding. If a student gets a ‘Chip’, she is to take it to the office to enter a monthly drawing and receive a sticker for her Chromebook. The first drawing is Oct. 27. Stay positive Senators, and do good things for others. A reward awaits.

Carson City Library Job Opportunity

Interested in earning some extra money and high school credit with an after school job? The Carson City Library is now accepting student applications for a paid internship with the Digitorium. Students must be at least 15 years old, available after school from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and love working with people. Mrs. Lewis, in the CHS Career Office, room 104, has more information about the position.

CCSD Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights Art Contest

The theme of this year’s art contest is “A Historic Carson City Christmas. How might Carson City have looked in the late 1800s?”

Winners in each category receive: First Place-$50 Walmart Gift Card, Second Place-$25 Walmart Gift Card, and will be featured on special holiday cards with sales to benefit the class of the winners. Each winner will also receive two packets of holiday cards.

There will be special recognition for the overall winner with a $100 Walmart Gift Card and the artwork featured on the cover of the special Silver and Snowflake section inserted within the Nevada Appeal Nov. 29.

For additional information and contest rules, contact the Carson City Chamber at 882-1565.

Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to Elise Brady, CHS Girls Tennis, and Raul Lopez, CHS Boys Soccer, for being named Athletes of the Week for Oct. 10th. Also, congratulations to Jaycie Roberts, Volleyball, and Logan Mead, Boys Cross Country, for being named Athletes of the Week for Oct. 17th.

Student of the Week

Janet Ortiz is a great addition to CHS on so many levels. He helps CHS in as many ways as he can, and he is a volunteer on his off-period for a class. Thanks for all you do for Carson High School.

Senior Spotlight

This week the senior spotlight shines on Jake Roman, an excellent student with a 4.65 GPA. He maintains high grades in his current course load, which includes four AP courses.

In addition to being a strong student, Jake is very involved in the CHS community. Jake has been a member of the Carson High School football and wrestling teams since his freshman year, and he earned state academic awards in both sports each year. Jake is a member of the National Honor Society as well as Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He enjoys sports and hiking, and is a music enthusiast.

When asked about his favorite type of music, he said that he loves it all.

Jake will be attending the University of Nevada, Reno in the fall. He plans to major in math. He is unsure of where this degree will take him, but he knows he will have a career in the math field.

Congratulations Jake and good luck! Carson High School is both proud and pleased to have students like Jake Roman.

Phil Brady is an English teacher at CHS.

A 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday, 11:13 p.m. in the area of Bath and Mountain streets on a gross misdemeanor charge of suspected second DUI, misdemeanor hit and run and two counts violation of bail conditions.

According to the arrest report, deputies were called to the area for a vehicle that hit a telephone pole. A reporting witness said the suspect hit a pole in the 700 block of Fleischmann and attempted to drive away. Officers found the disabled vehicle with front end damage and flat tires in the roadway of Mountain and Bath. The officer met with the driver who jumped out of the vehicle yelling “not again. I just live around the corner,” the arrest report states.

The suspect threw his hands in the air and walked toward the passenger side of the vehicle. The officer spoke with the suspect who had red, droopy eyes and dilated pupils. His speech was slow and forced. He denied any alcohol use for the day and said he is not allowed to drink. He said he got into an accident when he swerved to miss a deer. He said he lived around the corner and didn’t hit anything when he went off the roadway and was just going home, the arrest report states.

He submitted to standardized field sobriety tests which indicated impairment. He said he uses medical THC for seizures. Deputies looked at his eyes and determined there was a lack of convergence which indicated marijuana use, the arrest report states. He submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of .028.

A computer records check showed the man was on Alternative Sentencing for two separate cases and a prior conviction for DUI with the past 7 years. Alternative Sentencing advised and requested two additional charges be added for violation of bail conditions. He was arrested on a charge of suspicion of second DUI, hit and run, and violation of bail conditions. He was taken to jail and an evidentiary blood draw was complete. Bail: $9,137.

— A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 3:58 a.m. in the 900 block of East Telegraph on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery. According to the arrest report, officers met with the suspect and his girlfriend. The woman said she wad drinking earlier that night, and stated she didn’t want to deal with the suspect because they argue when they have been drinking and locked herself into a bedroom.

The woman told officers the suspect was intoxicated and knocked on the door to talk to the woman. She let him in the room and they began arguing. The suspect began getting aggressive, she said, and started “coming at” her and chest bumping her. She said he backed her in a corner between the bed and dresser and chest bumped her again. She fell back against a dresser. The officer noted she had a small red area on the right side of her lower back where she said she hit her back against the dresser. She said she was scared as things have been physical in the past and she punched the man in the face to get away and then called police. There were two others in the home who said they were sleeping in a bedroom and didn’t see anything, just hearing them arguing in a bedroom.

Officers spoke with the suspect who initially said he was arguing with the woman in the garage and she slapped him, and walked away in the bedroom. The man said this was witnessed by their friends. He said he then followed the woman inside and police were called. The suspect, who had dried blood on his nose, then changed his story and said she punched him in the garage and they argued in the bedroom where she punched him several more times. The man then changed his story again and said they were chest bumping when she punched him for no reason. His story was inconsistent and he was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery and booked into jail. Bail: $3,137.

— A 21-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Saturday, 1:46 a.m. in the area of East William and Saliman Road on suspicion of driving under the influence and failure to maintain a lane of traffic. According to the arrest report, a deputy on patrol saw a vehicle swerve, crossing over the lane line and swerve back to the left, crossing over the left lane line.

The officer conducted a traffic stop with the suspect and could smell a strong odor of alcoholic beverage and the woman had red, watery eyes. The officer asked if she had been drinking and she said she recently had three drinks. She was asked if she would submit to standardized field sobriety tests. She agreed and showed signs of impairment. She submitted to a preliminary breath test with a .161. She was arrested and taken to jail where she voluntarily submitted to a blood test. Bail: $1,224.

— A 52-year-old Burbank, Calif., man was arrested Friday, 3:12 p.m. in the 1500 block of Firebox Road on a gross misdemeanor charge of stalking. According to the arrest report, officers were called to a residence in the area of 20 College Parkway. Dispatch advised the suspect had left the scene and was possibly heading to Fremont Elementary School. A deputy was able to make contact with the vehicle and suspect near the school.

Officers spoke with the victim who said at around 2:45 p.m. she witnessed the suspect driving through her apartment complex in an attempt to locate her residence. She stated he continued to drive toward her and she had to get out of the way to avoid being hit. She said she took pictures of the man’s vehicle as he drove away. She explained that in the past the man had driven by her previous residences in Carson City and Reno, the arrest report states.

She said he has had people follow her around and the Reno Police Department has warned him to stay away from her homes. She said she recently moved to a new apartment. She told officers she is fearful of the man and does not feel safe. She said this stemmed from past civil issues and requested the man be placed under citizens arrest. The man was arrested on suspicion of gross misdemeanor stalking. Bail: $2,500.

— A 57-year-old woman was arrested Friday, 3:13 p.m. at Walmart in the 3200 block of Market Street on misdemeanor charges of use or possession of a substance with intent to induce and violation of bail conditions. According to the arrest report, the suspect was inhaling aerosol from a paint can in the parking lot. The woman was seen inhaling and officers located a can of “Dust Off.” Walmart security asked officers to pursue charges and signed a witness statement. Bail: $4,132.

— A 22-year-old transient man was arrested Thursday, 10:06 a.m. at a casino in the 500 block of North Carson Street on suspicion of trespassing and obstructing. According to the arrest report, a deputy was called to the area in reference to an unwanted subject report. The suspect was in a physical fight with another guest inside the casino. The fight was broken up and the man was asked to leave several times. He would not leave and became argumentative and was handcuffed by security.

Deputies spoke with the man who refused to give his name and repeatedly said “they have no authority to do this,” the arrest report states. His wallet was located and he was identified. He was asked to stand up and he refused. He was asked to sit in the patrol car and he refused. He was arrested for trespassing and obstructing. At jail he remained uncooperative and refused a preliminary breath test. He was booked on charges of trespass and obstructing. 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.

Carson City Library continues to extend opportunities for patrons to advance their digital literacy skills by offering an array of extensive technology training classes. A calendar of librarian-led training classes and workshops is updated monthly and offers new classes based on patron demand.

“It is important that the classes we offer coincide with our patrons’ desire for lifelong learning in a variety of technology related subjects, ” said Carson City Library Director Sena Loyd. The Carson City Library’s @ Two Digital Learning Center staff have been expanding technology-based, hands-on digital literacy classes with guidance from Technology Trainer Molly Walt.

Computer classes being offered include Computers for Beginners, Keyboard and Mouse, Beginning Word, Intermediate Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Building Your Resume, Web Browsing, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Bamboo Tablet Drawing. More classes are being designed weekly.

Patrons may suggest classes by sending an email to Molly Walt at mrwalt@clan.lib.nv.us or calling 775 887-2244 x1028. To enroll in classes logon to www.carsoncitylibrary.org and click on the @ Two Digital Learning Center tab. The course schedule can be found by clicking on the left sidebar link “Course Schedule” or call the@ Two Desk at 775.887.2244 ext. 1025.

In addition to offered classes, patrons may request one-on-one training by filling out a form at a library service desk to request an appointment.

Carson City Library’s @Two Digital Learning Center mission is to connect and equip schools, business, families and the community to deliver high quality learning opportunities that enrich time spent in school or strengthen self-directed adult learning.

We aim to support marketable skill building by bridging this area’s digital divide and in so doing create digitally literate communities. In partnership with the Lyon County Library District funding is provided by the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), the only federal program exclusively for libraries. It is administered by the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) through the Nevada State Library and Archives.

“Your Knowledge and Discovery Place”, Carson City Library, open Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., is located at the corner of Roop and Washington Streets. For more information call 887-2244 or checkout our website at www.carsoncitylibrary.org

Responding to public concerns that the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department follows a different watering schedule than residents and businesses, Carson City Public Works Director Darren Schulz said conserving water is a priority across the board for the city.

"Carson City Parks and Recreation makes every effort to conserve water throughout our park system," he said.

Schulz said the municipal irrigation system is run by computer, using an Evapo-Transpiration (ET) system which gathers moisture information from a local weather station and then calculatesthe amount of water needed for turf in the area.

"On average this time of year, about a quarter inch (.25) of water loss occurs each day in the plants and soil," he said. "The computer program itself replenishes 80 percent of water loss on a regular basis."

Computerized data also includes information on plant and turf type, soil conditions, and yearly averages of the ET rate, Schulz said.

This data, he said, ensures the plants and turf have enough water to grow, while preventing dryness.

"The system has a flow sensor that monitors the amount of water used on a daily basis," Schulz said. "If any breaks occur, it will automatically shut down the system."

He said the city typically waters during evening and night hours. However, there is also some daytime watering performed as needed to accommodate special events, conduct regularly scheduled irrigation tests, and to make repairs to the irrigation system.

"While it may appear to be traditional watering, park staff may be checking irrigation lines, repairing breaks, adjusting or replacing heads due to vandalism, or any number of routine maintenance tasks," Schulz said. "Some of the City’s larger parks have so many different watering stations, that it can take hours just to get through one entire watering cycle."

For those reasons, he said, the city is permitted to water parks on Mondays on an as-needed basis. That practice, he said, is consistent with other public parks agencies throughout the region.

For more information, or to report park irrigation breaks or leaks, please call the Carson City Parks and Recreation main line at 887-2262.

Western Nevada College will graduate 543 students this spring. Commencement was held Monday in Carson City with a ceremony to be held Tuesday in Fallon. The class of 2014 will receive a record 581 degrees and certificates.

Also on Monday, the WNC nursing program graduates celebrated with a traditional pinning ceremony at the Carson Nugget. Dr. Tom Kubistant, a WNC psychology and communications instructor, delivered the Carson City ceremony commencement address.

Crystal Abba, Nevada System of Higher Education Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, will deliver the Fallon ceremony commencement address. Attendees in that ceremony may begin seating at 6 p.m.

Here are the graduating students of Western Nevada College class of 2014:

Markleeville, Calif.

Associate of Applied Science - General Business: Cheryl E. Simmons

Morgan Hill, Calif.

Associate of Science: Lyle Alan McDougall

South Lake Tahoe, Calif.

Associate of Applied Science – Nursing: Carol Apodaca, Natalie Campbell Johnson

Associate of General Studies - Criminal Justice: William T. Church

Sacramento

Associate of General Studies: Kari Halen

Tracy, Calif.

Associate of Arts: Katelyn Bomar

White, Ga.

Associate of Arts - Deaf Studies: Stephanie Lynn Moyer

Boise, Idaho

Associate of Arts: Antonio Roque

Blue Diamond, Nev.

Associate of Arts: Connor Michael Klein

Carson City, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science – Accounting: Mary E. Anguiano, Janet L. Carter, Kim D. Farrow, Leopoldo Franco, Catherine Elizabeth Greek, Desirae L. Munns

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics: Jesse Kendall Barker, Erik Llamas Navarro, Joshua Rollings

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking Technology: Christopher R. Maslow, Michael A. Sheldrew, James W. Vincent, Vernon David Wungnema Jr.

Associate of Applied Science - Construction Project Management: James Lucas

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice: Joshua D. Tigh

Associate of Applied Science - Deaf Studies: Aubrey Ann Leen, Jennifer Lynn Robbins

Associate of Applied Science – Early Childhood Education: Karen Ann Klug, Mary Elizabeth Coker, Brenda Janet Rivera-Bravo, Kimberly Ellen Sanchez

Associate of Applied Science - General Business: Kathleen Sue Armstrong, Janet L. Carter, Rebecca Marie Clemensen, Cecelia Davi, Catherine Elizabeth Greek, Jason James Henkle, Charles Keller, Alicia Stimka

Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Communications: Angel Andraca-Garcia, Stevi Yvonne Goletto, Ariel Deanna Brittany Hobdy, Michael Keagy, Alice Page Murch Smith, Lindsay Anne Van Alyne

Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology: James Rocha

Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement Academy: Jose Garcia

Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology: Michael J. Foley, Rory K. Fuller Jr., Mario A. Morris

Associate of Applied Science – Management: Robin Marie Hannah Cunningham, Kim D. Farrow, Jason James Henkle

Associate of Applied Science – Nursing: Sarah Allen, Ila M. Bottoms, Julie David, Jeffrey W. Delaski, Amanda Freeman, Nicole Marie Greenwood, Danielle Hemerson, Laura Ellen Pitman, Kelsey Selfridge, Ramona L. Smolenski, Elivette, Isabel Zambrano

Associate of Arts: Heather Dawn Anderson, April R. Arden, Cassandra Rose, Avendano, Alejandra Avila, Margarita M. Bautista, Laura Kate Borst, Jennifer Holly Bracamontes, Melissa Brinks, Angela Lynn Cannon, April Castaneda, Darcy Mae Clark, Christina Rashelle, Connell, Aaron David Dally, Shantell Alyce Davis, Grace Espinoza, William Frederick Evenden, Jennifer Ruth Evans, Nikka Lynn Filippi, Frizia Flores Hernandez, Greyson Stanley Friend, Kassandra Fuentes, Amairani M. Gonzalez-Meza, Kathleen Jo Graham, Delaney Anne Gunter, Stacy Fransina Halverson, Adam Paul Haney, James Randy Hardiman II, Michael J. Hunter, January Stephanie Hurlbert, Taylor Jo Keema, Jason Anthony Kerver, Daren Earl Kight, Aubrey Ann Leen, James Dalton Lewandowski, Rachael Link, Ryan Fletcher Livermore, Colleen G. Lombardo, Yadira Y. Lopez, Maria G. Magana-Avina, Sharlene Manriquez, Mary Elizabeth Matthews, Mandy Mary May, Tiana McAllister-Daggs, JoAnne McClure, Susana Elizabeth Melgarejo, Cathy Lynette Mello, Karen Moreno, Francisco R. Mosqueda, Jacob Kyle Nicholson, Mia Anne Orlando, Richard D. Panozzo, Shelby L. Price, Douglas G. Ritter, Denisse Guadalupe Rivera, Sarah Robinson, Danielle C. Rumbaugh, Shannon Marie Scott, Krysta Scripter, John Charles Sheldon, Kylie Nicole Shepherd, Steven Anthony Skonord, Monica Michelle Spraggins, Trevor Stocke, Alexandra Rachele Taylor, Bailee Taylor, Kylie Mills Vizzusi, Ryan David Wendt, Amanda Kathleen White

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice: Mary Elizabeth Coker, Arnold Franky Flores Estrada, Giovanni Fonseca, Sierra Fowzer, Jason James Henkle, Sharon Maria Logue, Kari L. Lunger, Benjamin James Mallery, Erwin Rojas, Shawna Marie Rosky, Gary A. Touchton

Associate of Arts - Deaf Studies: Robbin Butterfield, Chase Andrew Fuller, Kelly Lynn Keefe, Ian David Knight, Kelsey A. Long

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts: Lynette M. Carlson, David Anthony Voight

Associate of General Studies: Wendy Beard, Duane Allan Bratsch, Michelle Carrette, Heather Louise Christensen, Matthew Wayne Cluff, Shantell Alyce, Davis, Doreen Engel, Aron Max Harvey, Rosemary Anne Helsing, Amanda Hood, Thomas Kirsch, Shannon Marie Krupp, Brittany Lewis, Ariana Miranda, Amber M. Newton, Nancy Parker, Donovan Prestella, Sharon Pearl Ravenelle, Yuri Rodiles, Shayna N. Ruybalid, Kaitlin Elaine Saucedo, Amy Marie Savage, Henry Serrano Jr., Lexine Joy Thompson, Gary A. Touchton, Trevor Robert Wilkie

Associate of Science: Larissa Anthia Chamousis, Jonathan R. Christensen, Rocio A. Cruz Larios, David Jason Dreyer, Harper Fife, Timothy David Galluzi, Kyle Gerber-Winn, Rachel Elizabeth Gross, Holly Leigh Harkins, Emilie Labadie, Jared Link, Kimberley Michele Mayes, Sharon Elizabeth Montiel, Anthony T. Reeves-Crouch, Tag E. Spikes, Matthew Ray Vallarino, Cesar Vega, Ryan James Walker

Associate of Science - Biological Sciences: Viviana Cortes-Ventura, Christopher Pierrott

Associate of Science – Engineering: Kevin Brandenburg, Darren Anthony Hughes, Nathaniel C. Rash

Associate of Science – Geosciences: David Castle, Shantell Alyce Davis, Lauren Kathryn Ely

Associate of Science – Mathematics: Amy Beth Barlow, Daniella L. Tecca

Bachelor of Technology - Construction Management: Janette M. Bloom, Don G. Boebel, Tammy J. Kinsley, Shon E. Nelson, Ricardo Salas

Certificate of Achievement - American Sign Language: Kelly Lynn Keefe, Aubrey Ann Leen, Brittany Lewis

Certificate of Achievement – Bookkeeping: Merlin E. Tryon

Certificate of Achievement – Business: Allison Danielle Ashton, Michelle Carrette, Cody James Quirk

Certificate of Achievement - Early Childhood Education: Marina Marie Diaz

Certificate of Achievement - Geographic Information Systems: Steven C. Tirre

Certificate of Achievement - System Administration Technician: Arvin Aguinaldo, Humberto R. Zaragoza

Crystal Bay, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science – Nursing: Svetlana Chashchina

Dayton, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science – Accounting: Rebecca Bustos

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics: Brenda Michelle Tidwell

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking Technology: William Shane Jones, Ian Oliver

Associate of Applied Science - Construction Project Management: Franklin Cruz

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice: Carlotta May Collins

Associate of Applied Science - Deaf Studies: Michaelyn Jeanine Palamar

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education: Marie Elizabeth Wagner

Associate of Applied Science - General Business: Keith Boniface, Rebecca Bustos, Amanda Jones, Alejandra N. Leon

Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Communications: Amanda Rose Gildea

Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology: Matthew W. Chaney-Lampson

Associate of Applied Science – Management: Rebecca Bustos

Associate of Applied Science – Nursing: Jennifer Cavanaugh, Lisa L. Duncan, Ian Greenlee

Associate of Applied Science - Technology- Machine: Andrew David Boucher

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology: Joseph Davis Alton III, Joshua N. Fowler

Associate of Arts: Erick James Albertson, Arthur Duff Callan IV, Kimberly Cruz, Maria Celeste Diaz, Tiffany Douglass, Pedro Duenas, Mariah N.M. Flores, Jessica L. Flowers, Brian Gaab, Devin Galloway, Daniel Steven Garcia, Trishia Rochelle Haahr, Daniel L. Holley, Lavurne Elizabeth Jeffreys, McKenzie Kielty, Carie S. Lamkin, Magdalena Luz Landa Munoz, Alejandra N. Leon, Erin E. Mason, Mitzi Mueller, Jessica Ramirez Perez, Daniel Willis Schierholt, Monica Francesca Stephenson, Wendy Michael Tierney, Rebecca Anne Van Sickle, Jeremy Walkama, Scott M. Witter

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice: Shanleigh Anne Brethauer, Jameson Gary Nelson, Samuel M. White

Associate of Arts - Deaf Studies: Brianna Marie Carr, Devin Galloway

Associate of Arts - General Studies: Amanda Rose Gildea, Trishia Rochelle Haahr, Jocelyn Marie Wood

Associate of Science: Jacob Donald Avendano, Roscoe L. Bower VII, Alex Knudson, Nhobelyn Mainit Kho, Raul Leon, Eric Waski

Bachelor of Technology - Construction Management: Dustin Cheney, Charles Earle Horn, Anthony J. Whittington

Certificate of Achievement - American Sign Language: Mariah N.M. Flores, Michaelyn Jeanine Palamar

Certificate of Achievement – Bookkeeping: Rebecca Bustos

Certificate of Achievement – Business: Ana Karen Espinosa

Certificate of Achievement - Law Enforcement Aacademy: Brett John Bindley

Elko, Nev.

Associate of Arts: Madison Gonzalez

Fallon, Nev.: Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics: Michael Lynn Lakin

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education: Caitlin Anne Wright

Associate of Applied Science - General Business: David Hardin

Associate of Applied Science – Nursing: Seron Camille Bake, Jennifer F. Magana

Associate of Arts: LaRonda L. Atchison, Stephanie Renee Bishop, Leah Lorrayne Clark, Ashley Brianne Cole, Elizabeth Cole, Melissa Dawn Davis, Sofia Doiron, Brittany M. Esposito, Kaylee A. Hammond, Margaret A. Hernandez, Krista D. Llamas, Kimberly Victoria Moore, Marysol Murillo, Terry M. Rehkop, Teresa Jean Rockwell, Cecilia Valenzuela, Marissa Weaselboy, Jean Ellen Workman

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice: Austin Shane Moller

Associate of General Studies: Joye E. Carey, Denise L. Mondhink, Michael L. Vogel

Associate of Science: Teresa Jean Rockwell, Rusty Coal Blackwater, James Houck

Associate of Science – Mathematics: James Angelo Clifford, Justin Thomas Smith

Certificate of Achievement – Business: Shawna-Deanne Finke

Certificate of Achievement - Customer Service: Jan Stotts

Fernley, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science - Computer and Office Technology: Cindy Lea Lorenzo

Associate of Applied Science - Construction Project Management: Robert Joseph Meisner

Associate of Arts: Rebecca Sue Cross, Micki Joy Foss, Lonetta Spring Joy, Shannon Ross, Frank Soranno

Associate of General Studies: Cynthia Rae Evans, Alexys E. Gomoll, Krystina S. Jones, Lucas Lamont

Gardnerville, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science – Accounting: Heather L. Coleman, Lisa Renee Thomas, Megan Catherine Vickers

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics: John Rempt

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking Technology: Quentin J. Blue Horse

Associate of Applied Science - Deaf Studies: Reba Marie Vessel

Associate of Applied Science – Early Childhood Education: Kathleen Jordan

Associate of Applied Science - General Business: Anneka Maria Bishow, Joni A. Box, Lisa Renee Thomas, Nick Verbanac

Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology: Paul Arthur Schnorbus

Associate of Applied Science – Nursing: Mackenzie Cole Bennington, Beverley Ann Campbell, Jenna Lauren Chaney, Rebecca Leah Cornell, Stacy Elaine Melhus, Rosella Abigail Moe

Associate of Arts: Morgan N. Barragan, Amberlee Brooks, Beverley Ann Campbell, Jeffrey D. Carlton, Rachel Cherry, Jorden Chizek, Stephanie Ferguson, Haley Noelle Fischmann, Melia Frazier, Mason Patrick Garry, Jessica Lee James, Sarah Elizabeth Jardine, Stephanie E. Lee, Derrol Duane McClintock, Brittnie Moore, Shawna Ann Pisciotti, Clay Dakota Sedgwick, Aundria Marie Williams

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice: Lisa Mary Elisabeth Dye, Brandon J. Lewallen, Cole William Sonnemann

Associate of Arts - Deaf Studies: Shaylan Marie Murphy, Reba Marie Vessel

Associate of General Studies: Warren Tyrone Jeffers, Ellen Marquez, Shannon Sheree Matthews, Randolph Reid Miller, Fernando Ramos, Christine Rutherford

Associate of Science: Brittany Chanel Andrade, Carlos Ignacio Caro, Chelsea Cluff, David L. Griboski, Louis Obed Hernandez, Tim Johnston, Kyle Mathews, Joseph M. McDonald, Nohema Sanchez

Associate of Science – Mathematics: Curtis W. Bertucci, Daniel J. Gonzales, Mahin Quintero

Bachelor of Technology - Construction Management: Romaine Thomas Smokey III

Certificate of Achievement – American Sign Language: Bonnie Sue Jackson, Ellen Marquez, Reba Marie Vessel

Certificate of Achievement – Business: Katy Jo Knapp

Certificate of Achievement - Network Support Technician: Quentin J. Blue Horse

Certificate of Achievement - System Administration Technician: Quentin J. Blue Horse

Genoa, Nev.

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice: Lucila Martinez

Associate of Science: Luis Alberto Ordonez

Incline Village, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science – Nursing: Edward N. Seymour

Lovelock, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science - General Business: Matthew Fields, Jon Heimerdinger

Associate of General Studies: James K. Wheaton

Minden, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science – Accounting: Lus Elena Cruz

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking Technology: Roberta Church, Kyle Andrew Hollingshead, Scott Steven Taylor

Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Communications: J. Renee Ekleberry, Jack Hollingshead

Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology: Lawrence Hollingshead

Associate of Applied Science – Management: Garrett Etchison

Associate of Applied Science – Nursing: Aidali Davalos, Karissa Ann Parra, Kathi M. Trethewey

Associate of Applied Science - Technology – Construction: Gregary Michael Coleman

Associate of Arts: Courtney Jackson, Megan Rae Laubert, Whitney Louie, Hannah Lin Myers, Crystal Olvera, Amanda C. Pace, Yesenia Pacheco Larios, Chantelle Smedick, Dwight Demetrius Starks, Elizabeth K. Watts

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice: Michelle S. Day

Associate of Arts - Deaf Studies: Luke Alexander Schober

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts: Seena Drapala

Associate of General Studies: Coraleigh Ruth Bales, David Aymami

Associate of Science: Elana Ketchian, Guillermo Munoz II, Mitchell Guy Parra Jr., Alexandar Patrick Rollings, Matthew Colt Shaw

Associate of Science – Chemistry: Taylor James Clarke

Certificate of Achievement - American Sign Language: Hannah Lin Myers

Mound House, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking Technology: Cimarron K. Sam

Associate of General Studies: Joshua Dean Swall

Bachelor of Technology - Construction Management: Thomas Robert Baker

Certificate of Achievement - Network Support Technician: Cimarron K. Sam

Reno, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science – Accounting: Teresa Regier

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics: Jazmyn Raedean White

Associate of Applied Science - Deaf Studies: Lyssa Marie Springer, Elizabeth D. Swanson, Jennifer Ann Updike

Associate of Applied Science – Nursing: Hillary Anne Anthony, Summer Lyn Black, Glenn Shapley, Nataliya Vasylyeva

Associate of Arts: Misty Lynn Campbell, Briana Day, Howard Hawk, Stephen Patton, Michelle J. Senour, Christian Stolo, Elizabeth D. Swanson

Associate of Arts - Deaf Studies: Catie Ardean Conrad, Gina Marie Nichols, Lyssa Marie Springer, Taylor M. Sundberg

Associate of Science: Jessica Marie Bird

Bachelor of Technology - Construction Management: Randy Contreras

Certificate of Achievement - American Sign Language: Lyssa Marie Springer

Certificate of Achievement - Machine Tool Technology: Daniel C. Patton

Schurz, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education: Rebecca Louise Benner

Silver City, Nev.

Associate of Arts: Kelly Kotik

Certificate of Achievement - Retail Management: Loretta Leigh Brooks

Silver Springs, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics: Matthew John Rex

Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology: Steven M. Vaughn

Associate of Arts: Jeana M. Lindsey

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice: Edward Ellsworth Gant Jr.

Associate of Arts - Deaf Studies: Aidan Hernandez, Delaney Hernandez

Associate of General Studies: Mae Lynn Calmese, Tabitha Coughlin, Kayla McGill

Associate of Science: Mae Lynn Calmese, Joshua Larkin

Certificate of Achievement – Bookkeeping: Mae Lynn Calmese

Certificate of Achievement - Graphic Communications: Delton Pierson Jr.

Sparks, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice: Brittany Frazier

Associate of Arts: Andrea Danielle Lee, Caroline McCarthy, Jill Seely

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice: Chelsea Levi Aldridge

Associate of General Studies: Brian Richard Wisneski

Associate of Science: Cynthia Steele

Stagecoach, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education: DeAnn Marie Beach-Hills

Associate of Arts: Andria Florence Love

Associate of Science: RanDee Renee Gahr, Hannah Nicole Rowley

Associate of Science – Geosciences: Neama Krystal Johnson

Stateline, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science - General Business: Kevin Walker Temple Jr.

Associate of Applied Science – Nursing: Ashley Daw

Associate of Science: Brehnan Robert Herrera, Kevin Walker Temple Jr.

Associate of Science – Geosciences: Lisa Marx

Sun Valley, Nev.

Associate of Arts: Kimberly Mitchell

Virginia City Highlands, Nev.

Associate of Arts: Virginia Celeste Curls

Virginia City, Nev.

Certificate of Achievement - Computer Applications: Lisa C. Light

Washoe Valley, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education: Isabelle Eckert

Associate of Arts: Kasia McKay, Stacy Marie Ottenheimer, Rene Richardson

Associate of General Studies: Laura J. Sperry

Wellington, Nev.

Associate of Arts: Jenna Marie Calloway, Ashley A. Spohn, Brittany Marie Williamson

Associate of Science – Engineering: Harald Hiroki Hervin

Yerington, Nev.

Associate of Applied Science - General Business: Kelli Ann Day

Associate of Arts: Tori Rae Crowell, Daniela Sanchez

Associate of Criminal Justice: Ann Odette Martinez

Associate of General Studies: Shiloh M. Howell, Trinity Leigh Anne Thom

Astoria, Ore.

Associate of Arts: Conor Stuart Harber

Beaverton, Ore.:

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice: Corey A. Pool

Associate of General Studies: Bradley Ernest Madeira

Carlton, Ore.

Certificate of Achievement - 911 Dispatch Communications: Jennifer L. Russell

Forest Grove, Ore.

Associate of Arts: Jacob Bennett

Cypress, Texas

Associate of Arts: Gayathri Sivathevan

Clinton, Utah

Associate of General Studies: Ashley M. Gleason

Draper, Utah

Associate of Arts: Alex Fife

Huntsville, Utah

Associate of Arts: Samuel Hall

Orem, Utah

Associate of Arts: Heather Kelani Septon

Hampton, Va.

Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology: Arthur D. Gray

Battle Ground, Wash.

Associate of Applied Science – Accounting: Laurie Ann Coughlin

Bremerton, Wash.

Associate of Arts: Cyrene N. Carver

Cheney, Wash.

Associate of Arts: Jeremy Joseph Alderman

Edgewood, Wash.

Associate of Arts: Joseph R. Crunkilton

Kent, Wash.

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts: Kristen A. Fabry

Moses Lake, Wash.

Associate of Arts: Jennifer Anne Schober

Olympia, Wash.

Associate of Arts: Spenser Kyle Dorsey, Tanner Allen Nielsen

Tacoma, Wash.

Associate of Arts: Rayne Raven

Woodinville, Wash.

Associate of Arts: Spencer Harrison Greer

Dayton High School’s Culinary Arts class, one of Lyon County School District’s many Career and Education classes, prepared and served an elegant luncheon for Governor Brian Sandoval and area officials and community leaders Wednesday.

Thanking the students, Governor Sandoval said, “I had an opportunity last week to have lunch with former President George W. Bush at the Bellagio in Vegas. This lunch is every bit as good as what is offered at the Bellagio. This was very professional; the service was impeccable. You should be proud. You all have bright futures ahead of you.”

Over a four course meal that began with an artistically presented selection of appetizers including bruschetta, breaded zucchini and stuffed mushrooms and concluded with a chocolate trifle, the Governor talked with local teachers, students, principals, School Trustees, officials and community leaders.

DHS Principal Wayne Workman introduced some of the outstanding students and teachers including DHS teacher Damon Etter, who won the Nevada Association of School Boards’ Innovative Educator of the Year award this school year, DHS senior Erika Garcia who earned a scholarship to Harvard next year, senior Kathie Arias who has been awarded a scholarship to Cornell, and student body president, Haley Johnson, who introduced a bill to the Nevada legislature this year and looks forward to studying political science at UNR next year.

The Governor noted, "I’ve visited over 150 schools in Nevada in the past year, and it’s going to be very hard for me to say I’ve seen a better school than I’ve seen here today.”

Lyon County School Superintendent Caroline McIntosh thanked the Department of Education for their support of Career and Technical Education such as the Culinary Arts class, and congratulated teacher David Palmer on the quality of his Culinary Arts class, saying the class is one of the “jewels of the school district.”

The class even has its own presence online with a page.

Career and Technical Education Provides Path to Employment Skills:
About 30 different CTE classes are offered throughout the Lyon County school district. School Trustee Theo McCormick explained that through the CTE classes, students are able to gain hirable skills, and can earn tuition free college credits while they’re still in school.

He said the district is working hard to expand Career Technical Education, and has already had great success with a diverse group of CTE subjects including Culinary Arts, Web Design, Nursing Assistant, Photography, Computer Applications, Video Productions, Accounting, Construction, Animal Science, Agricultural Science, Welding, Furniture Making, Graphic Design, Geographic Information Systems, and many others.

Lyon Schools Save Money Using Community and School Partnerships
During lunch, director of Healthy Communities Coalition, Christy McGill, talked with the Governor about the successes of community and school partnerships in the Lyon County School District, which has an extraordinarily welcoming attitude toward community volunteers and partners like Healthy Communities.

The nonprofit Coalition, with its local, state and federal partners and volunteers, has worked closely with the schools to bring funding for weekend food programs for students, teen job skills and summer employment programs, food pantry distribution, school gardens, tobacco, alcohol and other drug use prevention education, health fairs with free services, school clubs, field trips, student assistance programs’ staff, graduation coaching programs, student resource banks, suicide and bullying prevention text messaging programs, and staff and parent workshops on subjects such as suicide prevention, early childhood education, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and youth violence prevention. McGill explained that these partnerships make the most efficient use of funding, save money for everyone, and help ensure that students are ready to learn. Photos of some of the partnership projects can be found at www.healthycomm.org

Photo information
Photo 1: Governor Sandoval chats with community members during a luncheon at Dayton High School's culinary arts class yesterday. Pictured here, the Governor talks with Healthy Communities Coalition director Christy McGill and Lyon County School District Trustee John Stevens during lunch.

Photo 2: Governor Sandoval poses with Christy McGill and Freida Carbery of Healthy Communities Coalition during a luncheon at Dayton High School's culinary arts class on Wednesday.

Photo 3: Caption 3: Governor Sandoval poses with students Erika Garcia and Kathie Arias during a luncheon at Dayton High School's culinary arts class yesterday. The two Dayton students have won scholarships to Harvard and Cornell.

Photo 4: Governor Sandoval poses with David Palmer's culinary arts class during a luncheon at Dayton High School yesterday.

Photo 5: Governor Sandoval poses with Dayton High student body president Haley Johnson during a luncheon at Dayton High School's culinary arts class Wednesday.

A Carson City man faces felony burglary and possession of stolen property charges after allegedly taking an office computer scanner disc from the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department office at 851 East William Street on Sunday.
Timothy Souza Whitmer, 18, confessed to the burglary on Monday, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report. He is being held on $25,000 bail. A second person in the burglary has not been identified, according to the arrest report.
Whitmer was identified by name from a CCTV surveillance photo by a witness. Not only was the computer scanner disc card reader stolen but the office was ransacked, according to the arrest report.

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Lowering a white disk off a boat and into Lake Tahoe’s blue waters was once the most widely used indicator of the lake’s clarity and health. Today, the Secchi disk is still an important tool, but 46 years after the University of California, Davis, first began continuous monitoring of Lake Tahoe, an array of new technologies and computer models are helping scientists better understand what has proven to be a complex ecosystem.

These complexities are examined in “Tahoe: State of the Lake Report 2014,” released today by the Tahoe Environmental Research Center at UC Davis. The report explains how drought, climate change, and other natural and human factors are driving changes at Lake Tahoe.

The report also describes a new real-time network of about 20 monitoring stations -- the first six of which are being installed this month -- to explore what is causing degradation to Lake Tahoe’s nearshore environment. In collaboration with public and private property owners, the Real-time Nearshore Water Quality Network will gather minute-by-minute data about changing water quality conditions.

“While this year’s data shows that progress is being made on many fronts, the biggest concern is what is not able to be shown,” said TERC director Geoff Schladow, who will present the report in a public talk tonight, 5:30 p.m., at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences in Incline Village. “This really applies to the nearshore, where most people experience the lake. Even with the planned increase in monitoring, why it is continuing to degrade is poorly understood. I’m hoping the nearshore network will start to fill that void.”

Drought and clarity
Dry conditions persisted in 2013. The lake level rose by only six inches during the spring snowmelt, one of the lowest increases recorded, and it seems likely that the lake level will fall below the natural rim later this year. Drought conditions also influenced a lower than usual inflow of nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, from streams for another year.

Lack of rain affected 2013 clarity levels, reducing fine sediment flow into the lake. Clarity in 2013 maintained the recent trend of slowing down the former rate of degradation, with a value of 75.3 feet. (Clarity data for 2013 was released in March 2014 and repeated in this report.) While the annual average clarity was five feet less than the previous year, this decline was mainly due to a wet December in 2012. Summer clarity, the biggest challenge facing Lake Tahoe, was virtually identical to 2012 and improved by over 13 feet from 2011 levels.

“The long-term change in clarity is the result of many peoples’ efforts,” said TERC associate director Zachary Hymanson. “The science community has played a major part, but it needed agency participation, public buy-in, and funding from all levels of government and the private sector.”

Climate change: Longer Tahoe summers ahead?
By combining a half-century of data collection at Lake Tahoe with climate-change forecasts, scientists found that summer-like conditions have been extended at Lake Tahoe. By the end of this century, summer may be two months longer than it was in the 1960s, and maximum temperatures may have risen by 8 degrees F.

Winter temperatures were significantly colder than normal in 2013, while summer was warmer. As a consequence, the peak in the timing of snowmelt was again earlier than historical conditions. The July surface water temperature was 65.6 degrees F, the warmest in five years.

“With regard to climate change, we have really only scratched the surface,” Schladow said. “We have little understanding of how extreme events will play out and impact the Tahoe basin and the Sierra.”

One likely effect of longer summers is a reduction in dissolved oxygen at the bottom of the lake. Data shows that this could take between five to 10 years if deep lake mixing was totally absent. It would affect fish life and the chemical balance within the lake. Potential solutions include reducing the flux of nutrients to the lake to reduce algal growth.

Lake Tahoe did not mix to its full depth in 2013, the second consecutive year in which this has not happened. The maximum depth of mixing was only 590 feet, reached in March. The lack of mixing was a result of increasing surface temperatures.

The report also includes data related to algae, lake level, stream flows, urban stormwater, the wave environment, and Asian clam control experiments.

The State of the Lake report informs non-scientists about the most important factors affecting lake health and helps influence decisions about ecosystem restoration and management within the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The 2014 State of the Lake was funded by the California Tahoe Conservancy, UC Davis, and the generosity of supporters who value the role of science to save the lake. TERC partners with other research institutions and with resource agencies in the Tahoe Basin to address the current challenges facing Lake Tahoe. Read the full report here.

A 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday in the area of Curry and Eighth Street on suspicion of gross misdemeanor domestic battery and two counts probation violation, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

According to the arrest report, deputies were called to the 1000 block of South Carson Street in reference to a domestic battery. Deputies met with the victim who was crying and emotional. She said the suspect hit her during an argument and left in the direction of a casino. He was located, detained and later arrested. A deputy observed a 1-inch red mark on the woman’s face where she said the man hit her.

The man denied hitting the woman and said he did not know how the woman received a red mark on her cheek. A computer records check showed the man to be on Alternative Sentencing with an “obey all laws” clause. Alternative Sentencing requested he be taken into custody for two counts probation violation. He was arrested at 11 p.m. Bail: $11,137.

In other arrests:
— A 44-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 2:40 a.m. in the area of Stewart and William streets on misdemeanor suspicion of obstructing. According to the arrest report, an officer observed a male and female arguing in the street. The man was yelling at the woman as they were walking. When the officer observed the man throw up his hands and yell at the woman, the officer turned on his emergency lights and made contact with the two.

The man became uncooperative with the officer, saying they were in an argument. The man was advised he was not under arrest but was being detained to determine if a battery occurred. The man looked at the woman, said “you’re OK,” and walked away from the officer, according to the arrest report.

The officer asked the man multiple times to stop walking or he would be placed under his arrest. The man told the officer “I’m not going to jail” and continued to walk away, the arrest report states.

The woman told the man to stop walking and cooperate. The man continued to walk. A second officer arrived and he was detained. The woman told the officer that every time her boyfriend has any contact with police he gets a big “ego” becomes aggressive and uncooperative. She stated it was a verbal argument and at no time did it become physical. He was arrested on suspicion of obstructing an officer. Bail: $412.

— A 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 12:38 a.m. in the 500 block of North Carson Street on misdemeanor suspicion of trespassing and disorderly conduct. According to the arrest report the man had been walking through a casino parking lot yelling and starting fights with customers. Deputies arrived and made contact with the man who presented his identification.

While speaking with him he continued to yell, calling deputies racist and stating “f*** this.” He then laid down in the middle of street acting as if he had been shot and yelled “black lives matter.” The man is white, according to the booking report.

He stated he didn’t have money for a cab and agreed to pay for a ride to be taken home. Once the cab arrived at the scene, he entered the cab and left the scene. About 30 minutes later, officers were again dispatched to the same location where the man returned to the casino and was arguing with the cab driver. He was placed under arrest. Casino security wanted the man trespassed. The man continued to yell and cuss at customers and security. The man provided a preliminary breath sample of .219. Bail: $484.

— A 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 3:06 a.m. for underage consuming, possessing alcohol and underage gambling. According to the arrest report, the man was at a casino playing slots and drinking beer. He presented his identification where officers learned he was 20-years-old. Bail: $879.

— A 22-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Saturday, 7:23 p.m. on two misdemeanor contempt of court warrants issued July 7, 2016 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $6,000.

— A 25-year-old Dayton woman was arrested Saturday, 5:43 p.m. at the Walmart store, 3200 Market Street on a misdemeanor charge of petit larceny. The woman allegedly attempted to steal $14.83 in cosmetics from the store and left without paying. She had about $50 in cash in her purse. Bail: $352.

— A 35-year-old Carson City woman was booked into jail Saturday, 2 p.m. on a possession of drug paraphernalia warrant. Bail: $150.

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.

Two people were arrested on multiple felony drug charges Saturday in the area of Arrowhead Drive and Goni Road, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Arrested were Laura Borst, 34, and Jarrard Jacob, 27, both of Carson City. According to the booking report, a deputy assigned to the Tri-County Gang Unit made a traffic stop on a Cadillac in which Borst was driving and had the outstanding warrant for her arrest.

She advised she had been at Jacob’s home a block away. Jacob also had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest. The two were taken into custody at 2:45 p.m.

Borst was arrested on the following charges: sale of a controlled substance, conspiracy to violate the controlled substance act, possession for sale of a controlled substance, possession and paraphernalia. Bail: $53,637. Jacob is charged with sale and possession of schedule three drugs. Bail: $50,000.

In other arrests:
— A 58-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Saturday on suspicion of felony indecent exposure and two lesser charges after allegedly walking around a motel without any clothes on, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Lillian Takako Allen was booked into custody at 11:08 a.m. in the 2700 block of South Carson Street. She was also charged with disorderly conduct and violation of bail conditions.

According to the arrest report, deputies were called to the motel regarding a woman walking around naked. An officer arrived and spoke with two witnesses who advised a female in a room was walking outside without any clothes on and acting erratically.
A deputy approached the room that had a door open and the woman walked outside naked, the arrest report states. A deputy told her to go back into the room and put on clothes.

She complied and went back into her room but was not putting on her clothes, the deputy observed through a window. She then became aggressive and erratic, charging the window with a glass candle in her hand. The officer continued to ask the woman to put her clothes on but she refused and ran around the room, the arrest report states.

It was clear to the deputy that she was unable to care for herself and appeared to be hallucinating. Other officers arrived and assisted in getting her clothed and she was arrested. Bail: $8,242.

— An 18-year-old Gardnerville man, Jesus Gonzalez-Hernandez, was arrested Saturday, 8:56 p.m. in the 1300 block of North Carson Street on a felony charge of providing false identification and misdemeanor speeding and driving without a valid license.
The man was stopped for speeding, going 35 mph in a 25 mph zone along North Carson Street. The man handed the officer an identification card that was not his and did not have a valid license. Bail: $5,284.

— A 59-year-old South Lake Tahoe, Calif., man was arrested Saturday, 5:40 p.m. in the area of North Lompa Lane and Dori Way on misdemeanor charges of fictitious registration, driving on a suspended license, obstructing, providing a false statement and a warrant for failure to obey a traffic control device. Bail: $1,722.

— A 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 4:26 p.m. in the 600 block of Hot Springs Road on a misdemeanor warrant issued Jan. 19, 2016 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $250.

— A 29-year-old transient was arrested Saturday, 3:24 p.m. in the 2200 block of East Long Street on a failure to appear contempt of court charge and obstructing. According to the arrest report, deputies went to serve the warrant and the suspect escaped out of a window but was later caught. $1,104.

— A 20-year-old Sparks man was arrested Saturday, 1:25 a.m. in the area of Fairview and Lepire Drive on misdemeanor charges of consuming alcohol underage, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
A 22-year-old Carson City man was also arrested on charges of consumption of alcohol in a public place and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

According to the arrest report a deputy patrolling the area noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in the area and began to investigate. The officer observed an open Budweiser can inside the car and the smell of marijuana. The vehicle was occupied by the 20-year-old suspect, the 22-year-old suspect and two other passengers who were underage. The officer asked where the marijuana was and the front passenger said it was in the middle console of the vehicle and a marijuana grinder in the glove box. Bail for the 20-year-old suspect, $2,753 and bail for the 22-year-old, $879.

— A 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 12:54 a.m. in the area of Raven and Silver Sage on a misdemeanor charge of failure to appear in court, issued Jan. 12, 2016 out of East Fork Township. The man was stopped for speeding, going 46 mph in a 25 mph zone. A computer records check showed the man had a confirmed warrant out of Douglas County. Bail: $1,128.

— A 36-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday, 1:33 p.m. on a misdemeanor warrant, domestic battery, issued Feb. 10, 2016 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $3,000.

— A 56-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday, 3:26 p.m. in the 1100 block of North Carson Street on a misdemeanor charge, violation of pretrial conditions. According to the arrest report, the woman contacted the sheriff’s office and advised she had been drinking, a violation of conditions. Bail: $6,000.

— A 30-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday, 4:42 p.m. in the 1400 block of East William Street on a misdemeanor charge violation of bail conditions. Bail: $3,000.

— A 28-year-old Carson City man, James Dale Harrington, turned himself into jail deputies Sunday, 5:35 p.m. on a felony warrant for possession of a controlled substance, issued Feb. 9, 2016 out of Western Regional Drug Court. He is being held without bail in lieu of a hearing.

— A 52-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday, 4:40 p.m., in the 500 block of East William Street on a misdemeanor charge of petit larceny after attempting to steal two cans of beer and hair dye from a grocery store. Bail: $352.

— A 39-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday, 6:21 p.m. in the area of South Saliman and Colorado on a gross misdemeanor charge of battery on a police officer. According to the arrest report, the suspect is mentally handicapped, fled her group home and was walking in an area with heavy traffic, crossing busy streets.

Deputies were concerned that she would be a danger to herself or others as she was walking in and out of traffic. A deputy approached the woman, who cannot communicate well, whereby she indicated she wanted to leave but did not want to go with officers or group home staff. As an officer attempted to detain the woman, he was punched in the right eye. The woman continued to resist and was detained. Bail: $2,500.

— A 29-year-old Sparks woman was arrested Sunday, 8:49 p.m. in the area of North Carson Street and West Nye on misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, no proof of insurance and speeding.
According to the arrest report, the woman was stopped for speeding and was unable to provide a current proof of insurance of her vehicle. She had a moderate amount of alcoholic beverage coming from her breath. She agreed to a series of standardized field sobriety tests and it was concluded that she was intoxicated and could not safely operate a motor vehicle. Bail: $2,031.

— A 34-year-old Carson City man turned himself into jail deputies on Monday, 5:45 a.m. on a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant issued Jan. 25, 2016 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $315.

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.

A witness who reported a burglary in progress at a Pheasant Drive home Monday resulted in the arrest of a woman who was inside the residence drinking beer and filling a suitcase with items she intended to steal, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Kristina Margaret Schneider, 44, of Reno was arrested on suspicion of felony burglary, being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm, possession of stolen property and misdemeanor destruction of property.

According to the arrest report, deputies were called to the 4000 block of Pheasant Drive for a burglary in progress. The reporting witness told dispatch that an older model Toyota backed into the driveway of a home and broke the garage door. The vehicle drove away but a female wearing a black sweatshirt crawled under the garage door.

A deputy stated he arrived and observed a female coming out from the front door, looked at him and immediately went back inside the residence. Officers attempted to make contact via the partially open garage door and announced “sheriff’s office” several times, according to the arrest report. Deputies also attempted to make contact by knocking on the front door and the side of the house announcing their presence.

Movement could be heard inside on the second floor and from the garage area. At 11:45 a.m. a female voice yelled from upstairs when it was announced that a K-9 would be coming into the house. Two deputies convinced the woman to come down the stairs and out of the door where she was then cuffed and arrested.

Schneider was read her Miranda rights and said she met the victim on social media and that she had stopped by the house to make small talk. She said she arrived at the house with a friend who she only knew as “Brad.” She said the sedan backed into the garage door and she rolled under it to gain entry into the residence. While inside she drank a few beers and some hard alcohol, and then found a suitcase in a hall closet and filled it with the victim’s belongings, including several pieces of Navy service memorabilia, awards and a computer among other things.

She said she found a shotgun in a case in the victim’s bedroom closet. She removed the shotgun from the case and attempted to put it inside the suitcase but it didn’t fit. She said she put the gun by the door. She said she planned to leave the residence with the suitcase filled with items as it would be easier and less suspicious, the arrest report states.

Dispatch ran a criminal history check on the woman and advised she was an ex-felon for burglary, and registered in Washoe County. Bail: $67,500.

In other arrests:

— A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday, 2:20 a.m. in the 3600 block of South Carson Street on suspicion of violation of probation conditions.
According to the arrest report, the man had been involved in a fight at a bar. Dispatch advised he was on Alternative Sentencing with a “no alcohol” clause. He provided a preliminary breath theist of .222. Bail: $1,000.

— A 34-year-old Tooele, Utah man was booked into jail on a violation of parole conditions warrant. He’s being held without bail in lieu of a hearing.

— A 63-year-old Carson City man was booked Monday into jail on misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery at a Rand Avenue residence. Bail: $3,137.

— A 25-year-old woman was booked Tuesday into Carson City jail on a misdemeanor warrant alleging criminal contempt, sued Dec. 10, 2015 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $500.

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

If you’re interested in hunting big game in Nevada this year, the Nevada Department of Wildlife wants to remind everyone that the big game tag application process is now open as of Monday, March 23.

This is a reminder that if you're one of many tens of thousands of big game hunters interested in drawing a 2015 hunting tag for Pronghorn Antelope, Black Bear, Mule Deer, California Bighorn Sheep, Desert (Nelson) Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Elk and Rocky Mountain Goat in the State of Nevada, be advised it is now time to submit your application(s) to hunt one or more of the big game species listed above.

The 2015 application period begins Monday, March 23 at 8 a.m. The final deadline for receiving your application(s) will be 5 p.m., Monday, April 20, if submitted by mail; or by 11 p.m. on Monday, April 20, if submitted via the internet.

Big game tag applicants will be officially notified by mail of the computer drawing results by mid-June. The drawing results will be posted online at www.huntnevada.com within 48 hours of the drawing which is normally held in late May.

Apply by two different methods: If you would like to apply, you can do so by one of two methods: 
An authorized mail service (the good old snail mail) or via the Internet at www.huntnevada.com.

Here is some important information about each method of submittal. An authorized mail service:
If you choose to use an authorized mail service, you must use a service such as the U.S. Mail, UPS or FedEx.
Your application(s) must be mailed to: Wildlife Administration Office, P.O. Box 1345, Fallon Nevada 89407.
Application(s) must be received by no later than 5 p.m., Monday, April 20.

Do not send your application(s) to the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW). If you do, they will just mail your application(s) back to you. And, if you are one of those poor souls who procrastinate until the last moment, by the time NDOW mails your applications(s) back, you could miss that all important deadline date.

Don't say you weren't warned. 
Before you submit your paperwork, have a relative or a close friend double check your application(s) to ensure you did not make any errors, which will cause your application(s) to be rejected.

Once all the information has been verified as being accurate, write a check for the exact amount for all of the various tags and their associated fees.
Then, mail everything to that Fallon address. You are done and good luck to you in the computerized drawings.

However, you will be in a very distinct and very tiny minority if you do use an authorized mail service.
Less than two percent of all the applications use that “Snail Mail” method.

And, I have a sneaky suspicion that those few paper applications are by an ever-dwindling number of older hunters (AKA “Old Geezers”) who do not have a personal computer or who do not know how to use one.

Via the Internet:
You can submit your application(s) via the Internet and in my less-than-humble opinion and in the opinion of many tens of thousands of other would-be big game hunters it is the only way to go.

Two reasons to apply via the Internet:
If you are not aware, there are two very important reasons for being a part of that huge majority that submit each year via the Internet: 
Reason No.1: 
The data you enter is automatically checked by the computer system as you key it in. If you make a mistake, the computerized system will not accept your application until the error has been corrected. If the data is valid, the computer will instantly accept it.

However, be advised that if you enter a wrong number for a hunt area and that number is a valid number, the computer will accept it. So, be careful. 
Reason No. 2: 
At the time the computer accepts your application information, you must also provide credit card data for the necessary money amounts. 
Once your application and credit card amounts have been accepted, you are officially in the 2015 computerized drawings.

Presto magic, It's that easy. To apply via the Internet: 
Go to www.huntnevada.com, and follow the easy-to-follow-instructions.
 You'll have plenty of company at that website, including yours truly.

Finally: 

No matter how you apply or where you apply, remember that all-important, final deadline for receiving your 2015 Nevada big game application(s) is Monday, April 20.

Don't miss that deadline if you would like to hunt big game this year. 


A Zephyr Cove man was arrested Sunday and faces a felony charge of third offense driving under the influence after being stopped by Carson City sheriff's patrol officers.

Christopher James Thompson, 33, was arrested in the 2500 block of South Carson Street at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. Thompson was stopped for failure to maintain a single lane of traffic, the arrest report states.

The man told officers he had been at a birthday party and had been drinking. He was asked how many drinks he had consumed and he stated he was unsure. He agreed to participate in field sobriety tests, showing impairment in two of the tests, the arrest report states.

He was taken into custody and was read the Nevada Implied Consent. The man chose to take a blood test. Thompson's criminal history showed he had two DUI arrests since Aug. 2007. The criminal history did not show a disposition on the arrests, the report states. However, Thompson informed the arresting officer he had been convicted of both DUIs in the past 7 years. Bail: $20,000.

In other felony-related arrests:
— Two 21-year-old transients were arrested Oct. 18, 7:21 p.m. near Long Street and Russell Way. Shawn Robert Anderson, faces felony charges of probation violation, possession of a controlled substance and a forgery warrant out of Lyon County.
John Treavor Pate faces a felony charge of being in possession of a controlled substance.

According to the arrest report, officers patrolling the area noticed two men walking around a closed hardware store in the dark. Officers pulled up to the men who then began walking quickly toward Long Street. The men crossed the street about a half a block west of the intersection with Russell and both failed to use a nearby crosswalk.

The arresting officer activated his emergency lights and both men attempted to evade the officer. He then activated his air horn and both men stopped, colliding into each other when attempting to figure out which way to turn, the arrest report states.

The men were ordered to sit down on the curb, and both were acting nervous, physically moving their body and being talkative. They were detained and searched for weapons. The men provided their identifies, where it was learned that Anderson had felony warrants.

Later, Anderson said that he had placed a small amount of methamphetamine into the wallet of Pate. Officers recovered the drugs. Anderson was being held without bail for the felony warrants. Pate faces a charge of being in possession of a controlled substance and violation of a suspended sentence. Bail: $3,500.

— A 27-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was arrested Oct. 18, 10:29 p.m. in the 1400 block of Como Street. He faces a felony charge of being in possession of a controlled substance and three misdemeanor charges.

According to the arrest report Carson City patrol officers observed a car driving southbound on Saliman Road just south of Como Street. The vehicle made an abrupt U-turn without signaling. The vehicle was stopped after it turned onto Como Street. Officers made contact with the driver who identified himself as Martin Ruiz.

A computer check showed that the vehicle's registration had expired in September and Ruiz had a confirmed warrant issued out of East Fork Township Justice Court. He was arrested based on the warrant. While doing inventory of the vehicle officers located a glass pipe with marijuana residue in it, as well as a small black metal container with methamphetamine. Charges include felony possession of drugs, and misdemeanor charges of possession of paraphernalia, expired registration, improper U-turn, and failure to appear. Bail: $4,206.

— A 49-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Oct. 18, 5:11 p.m. in the 1800 block of North Edmonds. Mary Jean Bohannan faces a felony charge of possessing an controlled substance and misdemeanor contempt of court.

According to the arrest report, a porter gave security at a local casino a brown cloth zip up bag they had found. A female in the casino had been seen with the purse-like bag. Security opened it and found a broken drug pipe and called the sheriff's office.

Security showed officers the bag that contained broken glass and baggies with methamphetamine wrapped in tissue. With officers at the scene, security took the purse to the woman, who said it was hers, grabbed the bag and then walked toward the south exit.

An officer stopped the woman and she was detained. The woman asked why she was being arrested. She was advised it was because of what was found in the bag. She then said that the bag was not hers, that it belong to another woman who was at the casino but had left, and that she took it from security because she thought there was money in it, the arrest report states.

She faces the felony charge of possession of a controlled substance and warrant contempt of court, failure to appear. Bail: $3,500.

— A Mound House man was arrested Oct. 18, 9:37 p.m. He faces a gross misdemeanor charge of assault on a police officer, and misdemeanor charges of assault of a victim, 60 years or older, breach of peace and obstructing a police officer with violence.

Officers were called to a bar in the 100 block of East Long Street. The man was standing at the bar yelling at the bartender who was scared and upset and pleading with the man to leave the bar. Earlier he had picked up a large snow globe and raised it above his chest as if he was going to throw it.

An officer walked up to the man and said that he needed to speak with him. The man ignored the officer and raised his arms toward the 66-year-old bartender. The officer identified himself and told the man to step away from the counter at which the man said to the bartender pointing to the officer: "You better get him to leave. I'm going to kill him," the arrest report states.

The man then took a step toward the officer and attempted to kick him, missing. The officer stepped back and pointed a taser at the man. He was told to turn around and get on his knees. The man replied no. The man was told he would be tased if he did not comply. The man stepped toward the officer in an aggressive manner. He was tased and taken into custody. Bail: $6,544.

KOLO8 News covers the "CRIME SCENE Flash MOB" protest in front of NV AG Catherine Cortez Masto's Carson City Office.

Protesters rallied with a 4 foot by 150 foot long "CRIME SCENE" banner!

Protesters each have their individual complaints against the Attorney General, NDOC, NHP, the Governor and Reno DA Dick Gammick.

Individual complaints include backdated court filings, withholding evidence, Brady violations, computer problems in NDOC adding false charges to inmates records and deleting "good behavior" credits. Other people complain about being harassed by NHP (pulled over 40+ times) after reporting icy road conditions.

Nevada was recently given a D- grade in transparency and is a top State in the union for CORRUPTION. Essentially a "State of Corruption".

Protesters are planning to continue these demonstrations in the weeks and months ahead now that the weather is nice and more victimized citizens are learning about the movement.

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When Sen. Dean Heller, Sen. Dianne Feinstein and California Gov. Jerry Brown all met up on the shores of Lake Tahoe for their annual Tahoe Summit, attention started with protecting the deep, blue waters of the pristine lake. But this year, attention turned quickly to wildfire.

“Lake Tahoe isn’t going to be blue if the forests are gone,” Graham Kent, director of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Nevada Seismological Laboratory, said. “You actually want to keep the Lake Tahoe Basin green — and protected from wildfires.”

Heller and several other speakers at the annual Lake Tahoe gathering, which brings policy makers, elected officials, scientists and others together to assess the progress on protecting the environment at Tahoe, spoke to the need to protect the Tahoe Basin from catastrophic wildfire.

Despite decades of studies, mitigation, regulations and nearly $3 billion of investment, a catastrophic wildfire at Lake Tahoe would devastate the environment and the economy, undoing the decades of work to protect the cold, clear waters and putting the brakes on a thriving tourism industry.

Looking for a solution to wildfires, Kent and his team have piggybacked a series of nine high-definition mountaintop cameras onto a portion of the lab’s statewide earthquake monitoring network. The 360-degree cameras scan hundreds of square miles of the Tahoe and nearby forests for signs of wildfire. Kent has partnered with firefighting agencies that use the system to keep a watchful eye on the forests in and around the Tahoe Basin.

The cameras have spotted fires only a few trees in scope from 20 miles and farther, and larger fires at a hundred-plus miles at night. These new capabilities have enabled firefighters to mount a rapid response based on early discovery and/or actionable intelligence.

“The fire cameras, and especially the Internet backbone and network that supports it, are a valuable tool for fire officials as well as Tahoe researchers who are studying the lake’s environment,” Kent said. “Fire agencies have been successfully monitoring the region with our cameras for more than a year now.”

The system saves time and money for firefighters, but more importantly, has the potential to stop catastrophic wildfires and the cost to human life, infrastructure and the environment. In June 2007, the Angora Fire burned 3,100 acres of South Lake Tahoe. The cost to fight the fire and property loss totaled approximately $160 million. More recently, in 2014, the King Fire burned more than 97,000 acres in nearby El Dorado County, just over the Sierra crest, with a total cost of close to $150 million.

A map of the 2014 King Fire overlaid onto the Lake Tahoe Basin shows a chilling image: a burn of similar size would engulf Lake Tahoe’s entire west and south shore.

“The cost to build and run AlertTahoe for one decade is an additional $2 million,” Kent said. “If we get a King Fire here, it not only ruins the Tahoe basin, it also takes down the Carson, Reno and Truckee economies.”

Kent has been pitching the system, looking for financial support from both public agencies and the community in a public-private partnership to keep expanding the system with more cameras. The AlertTahoe project has recently joined efforts with the Tahoe Prosperity Center to make this fundraising goal a reality. But besides financial support, the system is designed to get the community involved in spotting fires.

“The beauty of this system is that not only can fire service personnel look for indications of fire, but the public interface can be used by anyone, at any time, to look for fires in a crowd-sourcing fashion,” he said. “Early discovery and actionable intelligence is key in quickly knocking down wildfires, and the three-pronged approach we’re looking for includes a crowd-sourcing component of the public watching the screens and time-lapse. The third approach is machine vision, having the computer watch for fires for us, 24/7. We already have a pilot-project that looks promising in the works. Once complete, the machine vision system will use computer programs to identify smoke without the aid of observers.”

The public can view the live-feed online, with on-demand time-lapse at the AlertTahoe website: http://alerttahoe.seismo.unr.edu/firecams.html. During thunderstorms, a lightning overlay map allows viewers to follow lighting strikes, and firefighters can turn the cameras to the area of lightning activity.

Live camera views, maps and information about the system are on the website: http://alerttahoe.seismo.unr.edu:8080/. YouTube videos of several fires in and around the Tahoe Basin can be seen on the lab’s YouTube Channel: nvseismolab.

The Nevada Seismological Laboratory is a public service department in the University’s College of Science.

— Mike Wolterbeek is a Communications Officer for the University of Nevada, Reno. He can be reached at
mwolterbeek@unr.edu

A California man and woman were arrested Friday on suspicion of credit card fraud after an elaborate computer forgery lab was discovered inside a vehicle that was stopped for a traffic violation, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Arrested were Tony Mark Russo, 46, of Antioch, Calif., and Molly Idel Martin, 26, of Tracy, Calif. Russo faces nine felony charges: Possession of a financial forgery lab, using scanning device to defraud, possession of a of scanning device, obtaining and possession of credit cards without consent, forgery of credit card, identity theft, fraud of credit and debit cards, possession of false identification and possession of methamphetamine. He also faces misdemeanor charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, being a non-resident with a suspended driver’s license, no proof of vehicle insurance and disregarding emergency vehicle lights.

Martin faces a felony charge of possession of a financial forgery lab and conspiracy to commit credit card fraud with a debit card, a gross misdemeanor.

According to the arrest report, Russo, the driver of a BMW, was stopped Friday at around 10:40 p.m. in the area of Highway 50 and Mercury Way after failing to stop for an officer using his emergency vehicle lights.

Russo told the officer he did not have his identification, vehicle insurance or registration in the vehicle, saying he had recently purchased it for $3,000. The front passenger, Martin, provided California identification.

An officer ran a records check on both and learned Russo’s driver license was suspended and he was a sex offender registered in California and Nevada. During the investigation, deputies observed a large amount of items that appeared to be from recent store purchases in the back seat of the BMW. The items were were in store bags and appeared to still have tags attached to them.

Russo gave an officer consent to remove and look through his wallet, in which a California driver’s license was found, the arrest report states. A deputy with a K9 arrived on the scene, and a positive alert was made on the vehicle, where a glass pipe with methamphetamine was later found.

During a search officers located a wallet with a California license that contained Russo’s photo with another name on it as well as credit cards in the name of a man, which it was later learned, had reported identity theft to the Livermore Police Department in Livermore, Calif. Russo, who was read his Miranda rights and agreed to speak, He claimed the license was a novelty item he bought in California.

Also found in the vehicle, a computer that was powered on and attached to a credit card swipe machine that was also turned on and located in the back seat of the vehicle. The computer and credit card swipe machine were connected to a power outlet inside the car. Also in the vehicle was blank credit card stock with magnetic strips. During the investigation it was learned that the computer was logged into a website with recently scanned cards listed on the screen, the arrest report states.

Deputies read the woman her Miranda rights, where she stated she understood and agreed to speak. She told officers that Russo was making fictitious credit cards in his vehicle using his computer and the card swipe scanning machine device connected to his computer. She said they recently made cards to go shopping. She said they were both staying in Douglas County and said she did not know how he obtained the California identification.

Martin gave consent to search her phone, where officers discovered a California identification with her photo with the name of another person and a birthdate of Dec. 24, 1967. There were also photos of checks with bank routing numbers and accounts on her cell phone, the arrest report states.

She was taken to the sheriff’s office where she was read her rights again and agreed to talk about the case. She told officer that Russo is known to use his computer and credit card scanner in his vehicle to make fake credit cards where they would use them and make purchases, the arrest report states.

Russo was released after posting $40,000 bail. Martin remains in jail on $100,000 bail.

In other arrests:
— A 22-year-old Carson City man, David Antonio Martin, was arrested Saturday, 6:22 a.m. in the 1500 block of Rand Avenue on felony suspicion of domestic battery.

According to the arrest report the suspect had been in a fight inside a residence with another man, who was on the floor with the man on top of him. The suspect allegedly grabbed a sharp object from the kitchen counter and stabbed the other man. the suspect said he wasn’t trying to stab him, but only trying to get him off of him, the arrest report states. A warrant for the man who had been stabbed was forthcoming by a sheriff’s deputy, according to the arrest report. Bail: $15,000.

— A 22-year-old Carson City man, Julian Quincyzamone Lewis, was arrested Saturday, 11:36 p.m. in the area of East Long and Saliman streets on suspicion of felony probation violation. He was stopped without headlights. A check through dispatch showed he had a curfew and was in violation of the curfew. He’s being held without bail in lieu of a hearing.

— A 39-year-old Reno woman, Kelly Lee Wilson, was arrested Sunday, 12:38 a.m. in the area of Stewart and Spear streets on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, a felony and misdemeanor possession of a marijuana and methamphetamine pipe. Bail: $5,500.

— A 51-year-old Carson City man, Jess Alden Fields, was arrested Friday, 9:06 p.m. in the 2900 block of Highway 50 East on a felony warrant alleging domestic battery with strangulation. The warrant was issued May 3, 2016 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $50,000.

— A 54-year-old Reno man, Daniel Montoya, was booked into Carson City Jail Friday on a felony fugitive from justice warrant with a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, issued the same day out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $250,000.

In misdemeanor related arrests:
— A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 4:13 a.m. in the 200 block of East Long Street on a misdemeanor charge violation of a suspended sentence. He was on alternative sentencing with a clause not to consume alcohol. He blew a .191. Bail: $1,000.

— A 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday in the 400 block of Hot Springs Road on a misdemeanor warrant, violation of pre-trial supervision, issued out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $3,000.

— A 50-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 9:27 a.m. in the 1000 block of West Sunset on a DUI failure to appear warrant. Bail: $5,000.

— A 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 1:18 p.m. in the 1400 block of Medical Parkway on a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant. Bail: $500.

— A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 10:43 a.m. in the 3700 block of North Carson Street on misdemeanor suspicion, violation of a temporary protection order. Bail: $1,000.

— A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 10:05 a.m. in the 1000 block of Spartan Avenue on misdemeanor suspicion of trespassing. Bail: $242.

— A 33-year-old Gardnerville woman was booked into jail Saturday, 12:15 a.m. on a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant. Bail: $500.

— An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday, 5:57 p.m. in the 1300 block of Ladera on misdemeanor suspicion of speeding, driving without a valid license, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Bail: $2,068.

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.

A new computer and software system created by a Carson City man using interactive avatars to help those on the autism spectrum with social, conversational and motivational skills made its debut at the 2015 National Autism Society Conference this month in Denver.

The Invirtua 3D Digital Puppeteer TM, designed by performance animation guru Gary Jesch of Carson City, features live, animated 3D characters that can be operated much like a digital puppet show, demonstrating positive behaviors in an entertaining way.

“Helping people with autism really matters to Invirtua,” said Jesch. “From the day they receive their system, they belong to a group of users, therapists and scientists where they can share their experiences and learn new methods. We are there to support them every step of the way and to keep them safe in the process.”

Experts in the autism field said the Invirtua 3D Digital Puppeteer TM has promise for treating children with autism and other learning challenges. Leaders in the autism therapy community and parents of children with autism in attendance applauded its kid-friendly appeal and ability to make learning about appropriate social interactions both safe and enjoyable.

Children with autism can also easily learn to use the simple controls and communicate their feelings through the avatar characters. This exciting new therapeutic tool is for use by autism therapists, autism treatment centers and parents of children with autism.

Enid Webb M.A. CCC-SLP, a speech pathologist for the last 17 years practicing in Gardnerville, has been using the Invirtua 3D Digital Puppeteer TM since October 2014.

“This is an incredible tool for working with kids with autism,” said Webb. “It has changed the way I work. They are very visual learners and their brains think in animation. Communicating through the avatar removes the authority figure and makes it easier to address certain issues as well as teach and practice very specific skills. It’s a powerful reinforcer and a teaching instrument. It has truly been life-changing in my practice.”

Professor Ian C. Hale, Ph.D. FCIS, author of The Insider’s Guide to Autism and Asperger’s, et al, consultant and speaker stated, “Closely following the development and clinical testing of the Invirtua software package, it is, in my professional experience of 30 years, the best communicative aide available to the autistic community. The software allows people with autism to express and communicate their feelings in a unique and new environment. Invirtua provides an outstanding, economical and multi-versatile tool equally useful at home, for teachers and the psychological profession. I recommend it 100 percent.”

According to Dr. Tom Buggey, a researcher with 22 years of experience in modeling, an established intervention for autism, “One of the most effective ways to teach someone what to do is to show him or her how to do it. Live modeling is when a child imitates a person who is demonstrating the successful performance of a task in real life.

Video modeling is when a child imitates a person who has been videotaped successfully performing the task.”
“Invirtua’s program involves modeling through an avatar,” Buggey continued. “At present, there is little direct research on the topic; however, there is research on components of Invirtua that make me think it has the potential to become a powerful tool for teaching children, especially those with autism, for whom we have so few effective methods.”

“Invirtua’s technology intersects with an established intervention that delivers rapid improvement, great maintenance, and generalization to other skills,” said Buggey. “The use of video also allows therapists to teach in an area that is inherently challenging for persons with autism — social interaction. Invirtua takes this one step further by allowing the user to become the controller. The software allows the user to control all aspects of the avatar’s performance, including the facial emotions and eye contact. This alone is an important, groundbreaking aspect of the program.”

The complete Invirtua 3D Digital Puppeteer TM system, including live animation software, computer and controls, and several characters are available. For more information go here or call 888-766-6677.

You might say Gary Jesch was born to be a catalyst. Along the way, he’s found himself “outside the box,” as a pioneer innovating in the art of performance animation, and now expanding into healthcare and autism.

Gary wears all the hats as owner of GNJ Worldwide, Inc, and its business units – CHOPS & Assoc. Live Animation and Invirtua ™. At tradeshows and corporate meetings, he sparks curiosity in the minds of his audiences when he appears as CHOPS (Cyber Human on a Performance System), an interactive computer-generated avatar who talks with people in real time.

He started Invirtua in 2014 to bring live animation technology to help children with autism, by providing his virtual characters in software that parents and therapists could purchase and use for improving their social, conversational and motivational skills. With one in 68 children in the US affected by autism, he saw a great need for a commercial product that was inspired by the dozen studies showing its effectiveness in helping those with autism thrive.

His success with Invirtua began with his success as a performance animation artist in 1993. Gary’s work with meeting planners, tradeshow event managers, and Fortune 500 corporate clients took him on the road for about 15 years, to China, the Philippines, South America, Mexico, Europe and all over the US. In 2008, he designed and installed two of his Digital Puppeteer systems in Family Entertainment Centers — one in central California and one at the Mall of Asia in the Philippines.

He also runs two online meeting services – WebinarsOnFire and CHOPS Webcasting, to assist business owners with producing webinars, webcasts and live online meetings and events.

Gary runs with the wind on his 18-foot catamaran in the summer on the waters of Lake Tahoe near his home in Carson City. He also helps his wife Sue with her “Strings in the Schools” program there, where she teaches violin in both private practice and in the classrooms of Carson City.

The Carson City community is invited to participate in a shred and recycle day and barbecue to benefit Special Olympics of Nevada. Document destruction will be done on-site by American Document Destruction and electronics recycling will be collected by Computer Corps.

The event is Saturday, Sept 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at 206 S. Division Street in Carson City.

A barbecue will also be offered from 10:30 to noon. The event is free however, donations to benefit Special Olympics are suggested. Suggested donations are:

$5 per box of shredding
$5 for either a hot dog, hamburger or ribs (includes chips and a drink)
$5 for each electronic recycling item

Every donation (shredding, recycling or food) receives a ticket for a drawing for several really nice prizes donated by event sponsors - Bullis & Company, Country Insurance, Personnel Plus, Hampton Inn & Suites and Offsite Data Depot.

Upcoming Special Olympic of Nevada fundraisers include:
A car wash fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the 7-Eleven parking lot at 3838 Highway 50 East. Free hot dogs and drinks while you wait. The event is hosted by the Warm Springs Correctional Center Employee Committee and will also benefit Special Olympics of Nevada.