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This column dovetails my last one concerning mental health care in Nevada.

The recent zeal to bring attention to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) has rightfully brought the topic to the fore. But I feel that the media blitz has been at the expense of other equally severe mental disabilities, the awareness of which have waned and suffered. However good the intentions toward autism coverage may be, this attention has consequently overshadowed other developmental disabilities that are just as critical to treat, and equally heart-breaking.

Carson High School has been back for three weeks and I think we are finally getting settled into new schedules, rekindling friendships, and getting acquainted with new teachers and students. However, our school year started with much sadness as our high school community lost one of our students in a tragic accident at Lake Tahoe.

During this year’s legislative session, my wife and I approached our state legislators about resources for Nevada’s most underserved population: The mentally ill.
There is a health crisis in our state, one which has grown into an epidemic across the nation, but one that is especially endemic right here in the Silver State.
Having lived more than twelve years in a state that seems to cater to many human vices, this comes as no surprise to me.

This is to express my ardent support for Senator Ted Cruz. This is a man who has proven to us he is not just another politician. He has repeatedly stood up to the players in Washington D.C. to the favor of America’s citizens. '

His stance on foreign policy is strong and unwavering. His fierce support of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights is what has won my heart. He has successfully and in some cases without cost, litigated important cases protecting the Bill of Rights at the United States Supreme Court and won.

The Capital Branch of American Association of University Women will be kicking off their 2015-16 program year with a Brunch on Saturday September 12th from 10AM to noon. They are celebrating over 70 years of advocacy for equity for women and girls in Carson City and surrounding communities.

For America's young men 70 years ago, their thoughts weren't on college and careers. They were focused on survival and a battle bigger than any of them individually during World War II.

Whether you pedal, paddle or hike, the watering hole at the end of a long day exploring North Tahoe is the incentive that pushes many recreationists through that last mile.

North Tahoe has stepped up to help those adventure-seekers searching for the perfect pairing of singletrack and suds or paddling and pints with the unique North Lake Tahoe Ale Trail Campaign.

Mental illness has long had shame and stigma attached to it, yet in any given year 1 in 25 adults in the United States experience a serious mental illness according to the National Institute of Mental Health. A local nonprofit offering education, advocacy and support to individuals suffering from mental illness and their families, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Western Nevada invites the public to help dissolve this stigma by attending "Unmasked: A Masquerade Soiree to Support Mental Illness Recovery."

The October 8 dinner gala at Thunder Canyon Golf Club will feature retired professional hockey goalie and author Clint Malarchuk as the keynote speaker.

Nevada is one of 23 states with laws protecting the medical use of marijuana. Although the laws vary widely in each of the 23 states, the standard rule is that individuals with qualifying medical conditions may legally use marijuana.

Storyteller Juanita Westbrook presents “The Moral of the Story” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday September 30, at 6:30 pm. The event is open to the public and free to attend.

Juanita Westbrook returns to Dangberg Historic Park, this time as a storyteller. Westbrook will present both original and familiar stories and poems, incorporating her own unique creative style. Her stories are interactive, have morals, teach important social-skills, build and foster cooperative learning and are fun for all ages.

Top experts in aquatic invasive species from throughout the West will be at Lake Tahoe this week attending the the Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species conference.

Members of the 152nd Airlift Wing participated in the 30th annual Canadian goose roundup June 4 with the Nevada Department of Wildlife and the United States Department of Agriculture.

The event helped relocate geese away from aircraft in the Reno-Tahoe region to a safer location at the Mason Valley Wildlife Management area in Yerington.

The group of volunteers started at Silver Oaks Golf Course in Carson City early in the morning. They collected around 140 geese there before moving on.

The Nevada Division of Tourism will present its inaugural Governor’s Global Tourism Summit in November, featuring keynote speaker Chris Thompson, president and CEO of Brand USA, Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison announced Thursday.

The Global Tourism Summit is the evolution of the long-running Governor’s Conference on Tourism, and will take place at the Hilton Lake Las Vegas Nov. 16-17.

Jon Sjӧberg is one of those people who comes into work and gives his best effort day in and day out. He is passionate about his job and takes his responsibility as the Fisheries Division Administrator for the Nevada Department of Wildlife very seriously. It’s been the same story for more than 35 years.

The Carson City Airport will have a number of vintage airplanes on display this Sunday, Aug. 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an event to celebrate the end of World War II.

Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum will have several pieces of vintage aircraft at the airport. The community is invited to this free event to mark the 70th anniversary of the end to World War II. Among the aircraft is a WWII era TBM avenger fly as well as plenty of other planes and vehicles from both WWII as well as Vietnam.

During this year’s legislative session, my wife and I approached our state legislators about resources for Nevada’s most underserved population: The mentally ill.
There is a health crisis in our state, one which has grown into an epidemic across the nation, but one that is especially endemic right here in the Silver State.
Having lived more than twelve years in a state that seems to cater to many human vices, this comes as no surprise to me.

Hello everyone and welcome back to a new year of Carson High School Senator news. While we took a break from this column this summer, we still had plenty of CHS students busy with school activities over the break. Thank you to the community for supporting students who participated in national competitions across the United States. The Senators were very well represented this summer.

The Jazz & Beyond - Carson City Music Festival concludes with nine events on Saturday, August 22, and four events on Sunday August 23.

Saturday events are:

Music in the Market – Barbara Baxter - 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Third & Curry St. Farmer's Market. Barbara Baxter sings soul-laced jazz with Jimmy Vermilion on piano.

RENO, Nev. — Carson City Sheriff’s Office Deputy Carl Howell was remembered for his heroism and being a “true warrior” by those who knew him best as they shared their memories among thousands of mourners who gathered for a funeral service Thursday at Reno Events Center.

Howell, 35, died Saturday, August 15, 2015 in the line of duty responding to a domestic violence call at an East Carson City home. He was married to wife Rachel and is a father of four children. He was a nine year veteran of the Carson City Sheriff's Office having started serving in March 2006.

Welcome to Wednesday, Carson City. We both know that there's something about the middle of the week that makes us long for Friday. Don't despair. Music, art, dancing, and trivia can be found, if you just take a gander at the list below.

WEDNESDAY: Jazz and Beyond

• Back to School at Carson Hot Springs (Free 17 and younger admission per paid adult; outdoor pools only; 7am-10pm)
• ‘Wally’s World: The Loneliest Art Collection in Nevada’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)

A man reported missing at Lake Tahoe since August 13, has been found alive, according to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department in a statement Tuesday.

After receiving several tips from people having seen reports in the media, investigators have made personal telephone contact with Zbigniew “Zibi” Moryn, who is safe, and currently in Missouri.

United Latino Community is hosting a free workshop: How to Teach Citizenship Class, Saturday, August 22. We need volunteer tutors! There is a long waiting list of people waiting for a Citizenship Class. United Latino Community has easy to follow teaching materials and will provide training and assistance. You are needed! The workshop is from 10:00 until 10:30 on Saturday, August 22, at United Latino Community, 1711 N. Roop St.(corner of Roop and Beverly). Help someone become a citizen of the United States! Commitment is two hours each week for three months at your convenience.

I've been busy as a bee, roaming all over the Internet, gathering information about all kinds of things that you may not know about Nevada. Here is a sample of what I found:

The U.S. Honor Flag will be delivered in tribute to Carson City Sheriff's Office Deputy Carl Howell, who died in the line of duty Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. This American flag has traveled more than 7 million miles since Sept. 11, 2001 honoring more than 1,000 heroes.

The flag will be delivered in a state-by-state escort that will originate in Texas, said Chris Heisler, president and co-founder of The Honor Network.

Carson City Sears Hometown Store, 3917 N. Carson St., is unveiling its new store design and retail strategy, offering a new product assortment, redesigned merchandising, new fixtures and signage, and comprehensive employee training, among other changes. The refresh culminates with a grand reopening celebration Aug. 21-22.

A Carson City man pled guilty Thursday in federal district court to aggravated identity theft arising from false statements he made in an application for a U.S. passport.

A U.S. government weather forecaster on Thursday raised the likelihood that El Nino conditions would last into the Northern Hemisphere's early spring to 85 percent, boosting the probability that drought-stricken California could see increased rains.

Are you a supporter of the United States military, specifically the Sea Services? We need this community to show that support, learn more about the wide array of missions conducted by the Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines.

The earthquake activity that began in July 2014 in the Sheldon Wildlife Refuge in far northwest Nevada is continuing to shake residents. University of Nevada, Reno seismologists are monitoring the on-going activity that includes three earthquakes larger than magnitude 4.0 since mid-July, including the largest of these, a magnitude 4.6 on July 16.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States announced David Sousa has achieved All American status as a department commander. Sousa, former commander of the Department of Nevada, is one of only 17 V...