April

As holy week approaches — Passover Wednesday night and Easter on Sunday — the celebration of those holidays will look different this year.

Gov. Steve Sisolak has already limited public gatherings of 10 or more people, but as the holidays near, his latest emergency directive makes it clear places of worship should not be planning in-person services. Drive-in and pop-up services also are prohibited during the duration of the state’s emergency declaration.

A no-cost virtual education program presented by the Alzheimer's Association will be on April 22 at 10 a.m.. In this session, we will review the landscape of Alzheimer’s and dementia science, illustrate the highlights in early detection and diagnosis and explain some of the latest advances in clinical trials, treatment and lifestyle interventions, including things we can all do today to decrease our risk of developing dementia.

To register, visit us online at tinyurl.com/AlzAdvScience or call 800-272-3900.

Even with the stay-at-home order in place, businesses, families and youth can engage in a number of educational activities online to enhance their daily lives and help themselves, and others, through these challenging days. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, University of Nevada, Reno Extension faculty, staff and volunteers have been hard at work to bring educational workshops, programs and resources useful during this time, into Nevadans’ homes.

Air Force Veteran and Carson High math, science and special ed teacher Tod Jennings will the the guest speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. Jennings will be on the June primary ballot as a candidate for mayor of Carson City.

The Nevada Highway Patrol is asking for help from witnesses of a motorcycle crash that left a rider seriously injured on Saturday on Highway 50 in Dayton.

A Carson City woman and two others were arrested for suspicion of burglary, conspiracy and other charges after Placer County sheriff's investigators tracked the suspects footprints following a burglary in the Lake Tahoe town of Kings Beach.

Gov. Steve Sisolak said Nevada’s peak of COVID-19 cases could come anywhere from early April to mid-June, saying he was more focused on lessening effects of the pandemic while warning that the state might need to “tighten the faucet” if people don’t heed social-distancing recommendations.

Here are some photos of the moon from Carson City on Monday night, ahead of Tuesday's full "supermoon" also called the "pink moon," which astronomers say will be the biggest and brightest of the year. As we are isolated indoors, you may want to step outside for a view of this one.

Provides participants with a four-step model to address behavioral aspects of dementia. The program details the model and then applies it to some of the most common behaviors associated with the disease. The program is April 13 at 10 a.m. To register, call 1-800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/crf

Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available to address some symptoms, and Alzheimer’s Association resources. The program is April 14 at 2 p.m.

To register, call 1-800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/crf

For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use handson tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

The program is April 13 at 3 p.m. To register, call 1-800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/crf

Teaches caregivers to decode verbal and behavioral communication by someone with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Participants leave with strategies for meaningful connection with people in early, middle and late stage dementia. The program is April 16 at 1 p.m.

To register, call 1-800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/crf

Learn helpful tips to guide you in having difficult conversations with family members, including going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans. The program is April 15 at 10 a.m.

To register, call 1-800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/crf

Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others. The program covers typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.

To register, call 1-800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/crf

The program is April 15 at 2 p.m.

The Carson City area Quad-County Emergency Operations Center is reporting Monday evening, April 6, that there is 1 new positive case and six additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the region. This brings the total number of cases to 22, with 8 recoveries, 14 cases remain active.

On Sunday, April 5, 2020, the crew from Green Thumb Lawn Service took the initiative to clean trash, discarded furniture and other items dumped in Goni Canyon in Carson City. Thanks to Bob Wells and crew for all their hard work.

CARSON CITY — Nevada arts and culture organizations and artists affected by the coronavirus pandemic will be receiving help from the federal stimulus package approved in Congress.

Reading is power! With the help of the Ormsby Association of Carson City, we are hosting a book giveaway to keep kids entertained! Stop by our office on April 7 from 4-6 PM to pick up 2 FREE, used books per child while supplies last. Share this with friends and family!

Are you looking for a way to help Nevada Humane Society save more lives? One of the most effective ways to help animals directly is to become a foster.

Carson Tahoe believes that mental health is an important part of your well-being. With the changes that we have experienced in our daily life routines due to the COVID-19 outbreak, it’s important to be aware of our mental health status and continue to take care of ourselves.

The Carson City Republican Committee is conducting the 2020 Carson City Republican Convention virtually this year due to the COVID-19 challenges we face.

Join fellow Carson City Republicans at our virtual zoom meeting on Saturday, April 11, 2020 9 a.m. The first 100 attendees will be admitted to the virtual meeting so we recommend you join early to insure a spot at the meeting and minimize the technical challenges that can be faced connecting to a virtual meeting with computer or phone.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 6 to April 12, 2020, and includes the South Carson Street Project.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday morning, April 5, that there are no new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad County region: Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. The number of active cases in the Quad-County region remains at 18 with two recoveries.

If you know Shanell Cavener, then you are tremendously lucky. If you work with her, or she taught you, then the luck is multiplied tenfold (hopefully this is the right math to use, Shanell?).

Shanell Cavener is this year’s Carson High School Teacher of the Year, and she could not be more deserving of the honor. Shanell is quiet, often working behind the scenes in ways people would not even realize in order to benefit the lives of all who enter CHS.

Gov. Steve Sisolak is asking state agencies to identify “potential areas for reductions” in their budgets — with up to $687 million in possible cuts over the next two years — as the state deals with an expected financial crunch created by the coronavirus crisis.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2020-2021 county’s Tentative Budget on April 1, 2020. The County Manager and Comptroller have recommended the budget with no salary increases and a projected 6.6% ending fund balance which is lower than the 16.67% authorized by Nevada Revised Statutes.

The County Manager also recommended that the Board not fund any of the 35.8 positions requested by the various departments including:

24 Personnel for the Sheriff’s Office
1 Information Systems Technician
1 Community Development Director
1 Public Works Director

During the last week, Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies in the Dayton Patrol area have investigated a string of burglaries along the Highway 50 corridor in Dayton.

The suspects were targeting closed businesses and breaking and entering those businesses looking for anything of value.

On April 1, 2020, Mexican Federal Police and the United State Marshals Service’s (USMS) Mexico Investigative Liaison (MIL) Division in Tucson, Arizona, worked together in the recovery of a child who was abducted by his father, Jesus Elias-Moreno, out of Sparks, Nevada.

Douglas County deputies arrested Errol Kerr after he allegedly attempted to hit a deputy with his vehicle during a pursuit, and was tased into compliance after resisting arrest.

Sierra Lutheran High School will host a free online writing workshop called “Paper Pointers“ on April 16 from 3:00 to 3:40 p.m. for all students, Grades 5-8, who need help writing essays and term papers during the statewide quarantine.