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On the Moses Syndrome

By Karl Edward Neathammer

The “Moses Syndrome”: By observation, can be defined as: “A delusion characterized by the uncritical belief in the promises of “the One” to lead the “Others” to the Promised Land!

The Nevada state capital has seen its share of natural disasters and citywide emergencies.

From wildfires to flooding and all-too-common high wind events, Carson City Manager Nick Marano says local government is ready to respond at a moment's notice.

"The city has an emergency operations plan," Marano said. "We've gone through several rounds of modifications to it."

There is an emergency operations center, he said, that enhances communication between public safety and public works departments during local emergencies.

A 27-year-old Carson City man identified as the person who allegedly robbed a Carson City convenience store early Thursday morning then jumped into a patrol car, crashing it and another police vehicle has been arrested on suspicion of multiple felony sexual assault and child pornography charges, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

The CHS faculty and staff applauds Tami Burgoon, the 2016 Classified Employee of the Year. Tami’s particular job description requires her to both physically care for and academically work with students who have severe and profound learning disabilities. She exuberantly enjoys working with these students in the Comprehensive Life Skills class. This often requires Tami to lift, carry, feed, and assist with other physical challenges as these students need full-time adult supervision.

Celebrate Earth Day with one of the world’s important climate scientists, Dr. Charles Goldman. He will speak about Lake Tahoe and a world water crisis from climate warming of inland waters.

The event is sponsored by the Western Nevada College Foundation. It will be held Friday, April 22, 7 pm at Marlette Hall at the Carson City campus.

Charles R. Goldman is a Distinguished Professor of Limnology ­­ Emeritus Department of Environmental Science and Policy UCD President, World Water and Climate Foundation who is known around the world.

Last week we began the lifesaving adventure of Carson, a handsome, young tabby cat who was hit by a car in Carson City.

His injuries were severe — bruising and scrapes all over the body, a broken jaw and two broken front legs. We fixed up his jaw here at our Nevada Humane Society veterinary clinic and then sent him to a local specialist—Sierra Veterinary Specialists. We told you his outcome was good, but we left you hanging for the next step of his adventure. Well, wait no more.

Celebrate Earth Day with one of the world’s important climate scientists, Dr. Charles Goldman. He will speak about Lake Tahoe and a world water crisis from climate warming of inland waters. The event is being sponsored by the Western Nevada College Foundation.

Lifesaving at Nevada Humane Society doesn’t stop; in fact, more often than not, multiple animals are in need of special surgeries all at the same time. Recently, Donner the puppy made headlines and is currently recovering from surgery. Today, Carson the cat is beginning his journey, and, just like Donner’s did, it begins with a rough start.

An adult male occupant of a Tiger Drive mobile home that was destroyed in a fire Thursday afternoon has died, according to the Carson City Fire Department. A dog also died on the scene of the blaze, which is under investigation.

An adult man and a dog were victims of a fatal mobile home fire Thursday on Tiger Drive, according to the Carson City Fire Department. Go here for the updated version of this story.
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Often, individuals misdiagnose themselves while having a stroke and do not get the proper treatment due to the fact they do not visit a hospital. This can lead to severe permanent damage to a person’s brain. Care Flight would like to remind people of some important facts about stroke.

Reduce the Risk of Stroke

The Nevada Department of Wildlife has taken necessary actions in the Montana Mountains in Northern Nevada in an effort to save healthy bighorns in the adjacent Nevada and Oregon mountain ranges.

The decision was made to depopulate a herd of California bighorn sheep due to an ongoing and aggressive outbreak of polymicrobial pneumonia that has caused an all age die-off in a once healthy herd in the Montana Mountains of Humboldt County.

A 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Friday on a felony charge associated with domestic battery after allegedly preventing the victim from calling for help, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe starting on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015.

Due to the high volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core area during this event, U.S. Highway 50 may be closed to vehicle traffic in the evening if necessary for public safety.

Celebrate New Year’s Day 2016 with Nevada State Parks. Guided hikes led by park rangers and local volunteers will be offered at State Parks throughout Nevada as part of the nationwide First Day Hikes Program. Nevada State Parks is waiving entrance fees for all first day hikers.

With a couple inches of fresh snow on the ground around Carson City, Anna Pittenger's family puppy, Charlie, enjoys the snow before going inside. With frigid overnight temperatures expected tonight through the weekend, the Humane Society reminds pet owners that after outside play time, the best prescription from the cold is to keep your dog or cat inside with you and your family.

A Stateline man was arrested Monday on felony suspicion of battery with a deadly weapon after allegedly causing severe injuries to a woman during a domestic dispute, a Douglas County sheriff's sergeant said.

Christopher Drake Rogers, 43, was arrested after deputies responded to a report of an injured woman on Tramway Drive in the upper Kingsbury area of Douglas County, said DCSO Sgt. Pat Brooks. His bail has been set at $50,000.

After a long delay from the manufacturer, Carson City Health and Human Services says the FluMist nasal spray vaccine option is now available at both our Carson City and Douglas County clinic locations.

Some nights I just need to unwind and I do so by watching mindless TV. While watching “Supergirl” (yes, I am ashamed), I began to think about who the everyday heroes are in life. Every day there are people who silently, without fanfare, perform acts of heroism. While they do not zap bad guys with laser eyes or lift multi-ton girders from innocent victims, Nevada Humane Society heroes are the thousands of adopters and volunteers who give so much to help homeless pets.

Carson City Health and Human Services will host flu vaccination clinics this Thursday and next Tuesday as it continues to help build community immunity. By getting a flu vaccine this year, citizens are not only protecting themselves but others from falling ill to the flu.

You can’t think about Halloween without thinking about bats. Those creepy, blood-sucking rats with wings give us the heebie-jeebies and we don’t care who knows it. Well don’t let Jennifer Newmark, Wildlife Diversity Division chief for the Nevada Department of Wildlife hear you say that.

A project to improve teff grass, a staple grain that originated in Ethiopia, is underway at the University of Nevada, Reno. The aim is to make it more drought tolerant and productive under the harsh growing conditions being experienced worldwide as the popularity of this gluten-free grain grows with farmers and consumers in dry regions of the United States.

There will be two events hosted by Sassafras on Oct. 23 and 25, to provide an opportunity to help raise money for Nichole Millim. The events will feature live music, raffle drawings, drinks and dinner specials. A percentage of the restaurant’s proceeds for the two evenings will also be donated to Nic’s fundraiser account.

If you cannot make it to the fundraiser, you can donate at the GoFundMe account here with ALL proceeds benefitting the care of Nichole.

Since the microclimate around our house has temperatures similar to those at South Lake Tahoe, we are more likely to freeze than Carson City or Minden. Cold air is trapped on our property. At this time of year, I pay attention to the weather or lose my plants.

Community flu vaccination events are being held in October and November in Carson City and Douglas County.
Each fall, the flu returns and brings with it the fever, cough, sore throat, congestion, muscle aches and fatigue that many of us dread.

I’m fairly tolerant of most insects and spiders. I try to move them outside if I find them in the house rather than kill them. However, I do kill black widow spiders. It seems as if this was a banner year for black widows. I never used to find them in the house, only in the detached garage. Lately, I have found quite a few indoors.

Carson City Emergency Management and the Carson City Fire Department will host a planning and community hazard mitigation open house and workshop Thursday, marking the 100th anniversary of the historic 1915 Nevada Pleasant Valley earthquake that happened 50 miles south of Winnemucca and considered the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Nevada.

The first week of October marks the official start of flu season in the United States. Beginning in October and lasting through May, flu season is the period when flu germs are most likely to be circulating and to make people sick.

Readers often ask me when vegetables are ready for harvest. Some veggies have a long harvest window, but others may be tasty one day and bitter the next. Of course, if a freeze is expected, many of our vegetables end up being harvested early. I’ve ripened many a green tomato on the windowsill.

As summer wanes and turns into fall many of you will use these last days of warmth and sun to take your motorcycles out and enjoy the freedom of the roadways in Northern Nevada. Unfortunately some will still choose to drink and ride.