Dayton Valley Dispatch

01/20/2025

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01/18/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 17, 2025

𝐋𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 ― 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Thursday, January 16, 2025 for a full day of presentations and addressed a wide-range of topics. Highlights from the meeting include:

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲
County Manager Andrew Haskin provided a State of County presentation summarizing the County’s financial position, organizational structure, and highlighted accomplishments for each department.

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲
To address community concerns related to the Lyon County Library system, County Manager Andrew Haskin and Library Director Wynne Prindle provided a presentation on the structure of the Lyon County Library and an overview of the Library operations, including current policies. The presentation also clarified the roles of the County Commission and the Library Board of Trustees as described in the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 379.

𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Larry DePaul was honored with the Lyon County Sheriff's Office Community Service Award for his leadership in the Volunteers in Policing program from 2023 to 2024.

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬
Nevada Division of Insurance: Nevada Insurance Commissioner Scott Kipper provided an update on insurance consumer protection and industry trends. Commissioner Kipper addressed questions from the Board in regards to the burden of increasing insurance costs on Lyon County families and shared strategies for Lyon County to support mitigating the risk of wildfires.

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Brad Pope presented the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office 2024 Annual Report. Pope highlighted the dispatch center received 51,163 calls for service in 2024 and deputies conducted a total of 9,012 traffic stops (increased from 6,365 in 2023). The full annual report is available on the Sheriff’s Office website.

North Lyon County Fire Protection District: Chief Brian Bunn presented the annual report, outlining achievements and challenges for the district.

Nevada Association of Counties (NACO): Executive Director Vinson Guthreau provided updates on NACO activities and the Commissioners approved the NACO draft revised bylaws.

Legislative Updates: Assemblyman Gregory Koenig, Assemblyman Ken Gray, and Senator Robin Titus each presented to the County Commission their priorities and anticipated trends for the 83rd Nevada Legislative Session which begins on Monday, February 3rd.

𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

· BLM Comment Letter – Approved a comment letter addressed to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the sale of public lands and the underlying federal mineral estate associated with the Anaconda Copper Mine site.

· Point in Time Count: Human Services Director Shayla Holmes presented the Lyon County 2024 Point in Time Count, an annual count of sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night, required by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

· Board of Health: The Board recessed to reconvene as the Lyon County Board of Health and heard presentations on the Foundational Public Health Services study conducted by the Nevada Association of Counties, findings and outcomes of the Quad-County Health District Feasibility Study presented by Human Services Director Shayla Holmes, and the plans for an upcoming public health marketing campaign paid for through the SB118 public health legislation.

The complete agenda and back up materials are posted online at www.lyon-county.org/Agendacenter. Residents can view recordings of Board of County Commission meetings on the Lyon County YouTube Channel.

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01/17/2025

Tips From Former Smokers® Tammy W.
Tammy W. was “the healthy one” because she ran marathons and ate healthy. She smoked menthol ci******es but told herself that menthol was less harmful. She quit smoking after having open heart surgery because of heart disease. Read her story: https://bit.ly/3R9mlvx

01/17/2025

01/17/2025

Press Release: Nevada OSHA’s 2025 workplace safety violation penalties increase in accordance with federal adjustment for inflation
https://business.nv.gov/News_Media/Press_Releases/2025_PR-DIR/

01/17/2025

Message of the Week 01/17/2025

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office finished the process of retooling the S*x Offender Task Force. I asked Commander Miller to share the vision and mission of the S*x Offender Task Force with the community; see Commander Miller’s submitted letter below:

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office S*x Offender Task Force

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office highlights the work of its S*x Offender Task Force, a specialized team dedicated to public safety and offender accountability. The Task Force is comprised of four highly trained Lyon County Deputies:

Coordinator, Deputy Ted Ziegenfuss (Central Command)
Deputy Jeremy Tafelmeyer (Western Command)
Deputy Travis Masterson (Northern Command)
Deputy Steven Vawter (Southern Command)
Administrative assistant, Kelsey Ravetto.

The task force is overseen by Central Area Commander Jeff Miller.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Task Force is multifaceted, focusing on:
1. Ensuring that sexual offenders required to register with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office remain in compliance with all legal requirements of their registration.
2. Investigating reports of offenders who are out of compliance.
3. Investigating reports of sexual offenders residing in Lyon County who are not currently registered as required by law.
4. Making arrests when appropriate to uphold the law and ensure compliance.

Proactive Community Protection:
As part of its commitment to the community, the Task Force routinely and proactively contacts registered sexual offenders to verify their continued compliance. These proactive measures are crucial in maintaining the safety and well-being of Lyon County residents.

Vision and Goals:
The goal of the Task Force is to achieve and maintain 100% compliance among all registered sexual offenders residing in Lyon County. For those who choose not to adhere to their legal obligations, the Task Force is resolute in ensuring they are brought to justice.

Statistics:
• Total Offenders Overseen: 251 registered sexual offenders.
o Fernley: 89
o Silver Springs/Stagecoach: 86
o Dayton: 44
o Mason/Smith Valley: 32

These statistics play a crucial role in guiding the Task Force's resource allocation and prioritization efforts, ensuring that attention is effectively directed to areas with higher concentrations of offenders.

Through diligent work and a focus on accountability, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office S*x Offender Task Force remains steadfast in its mission to protect the community and uphold the law.

Jeffrey S. Miller
Central Commander

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was running the S*x Offender Task Force aggressively; it will be run more aggressively from here on out.

Respectfully,
Sheriff Brad Pope

01/16/2025

Intermittent Lane Reductions on U.S. 50 In Dayton Area Jan. 21-31

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Intermittent lane reductions will take place on U.S. 50 in Dayton Jan. 21-31 as the Nevada Department of Transportation fills age-related cracking of the roadway surface.

As part of a rolling work zone, single lane closures will take place 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. weekdays Jan. 21-31 on sections of U.S. 50 between State Route 341 and Fortune Drive.

One lane will be reduced in one-mile sections at a time.

Motorists are advised to leave extra travel time and to anticipate travel delays.

The road work schedule is subject to change. Potential lane reductions may also be seen on nearby sections of U.S. 50 in future weeks, depending on weather.

As part of continuing routine roadway maintenance, NDOT is filling age-related cracking of the highway surface to provide a smoother driving surface. In upcoming years, NDOT plans to resurface aging pavement on an adjoining section of U.S. 50 from Fortune Drive to east of Chaves Road, along with intersection and turn improvements.
Additional state highway information is available at dot.nv.gov or by calling (775) 888-7000. For the latest state highway conditions, visit nvroads.com or call 511 before driving. Also follow on X for traffic and project updates in northern Nevada, and on X, Facebook, and Instagram for updates from across the state.

01/16/2025

*****PRESS RELEASE*****
Lyon County Sheriff's Office Assists in Apprehension of Fugitive Wanted for Felony S*xual Offenses

Stagecoach, Nev. - On January 14, 2025, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office was contacted by law enforcement officials from Clackamas County, Oregon, regarding an active arrest warrant for 56-year old Donald Leroy Scott, a resident of Stagecoach, Nevada. The warrant charged Scott with multiple felony sexual offenses. Officials from Clackamas County requested assistance from the Lyon County Sheriff's Office to locate and apprehend Scott.

On the morning of January 15, 2025, members of the Lyon County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division Major Crimes Unit, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office S*x Offender Task Force, and deputies from the Central Command Patrol area successfully located Scott driving in the Stagecoach area. A coordinated traffic stop was conducted, and Scott was taken into custody without incident. He was subsequently booked into the Lyon County Jail on a Fugitive from Justice Hold.

Scott is being held without bail and will remain in custody until he is extradited to Oregon, where he face the following charges:

First Degree R**e
Third Degree R**e
First Degree S*xual Abuse (3 counts)
Second Degree S*xual Pe*******on
First Degree S*xual Abuse

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is committed to assisting partner agencies and ensuring justice is served. This successful apprehension highlights the importance of interagency collaboration in maintaining public safety.

01/16/2025

Larry DePaul receives the Community Service Award.

01/16/2025

Story Time, January 17

Join us tomorrow for story time and a craft with Miss April!

01/16/2025

JOB OPPORTUNITY ALERT

💥 JOB OPPORTUNITY ALERT 💥
Healthy Communities Coalition Rural Health Network Director
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as Rural Health Network Grant Network Director. This is a top-notch opportunity for the perfect person!

The Network Director is responsible for building and sustaining a robust network of partners focused on positive health outcomes for rural individuals and will provide oversight of the network’s administrative, fiscal, and business operations for the HRSA Rural Health Network Development grant (RHND MetS) and will ensure the project progresses on time and on budget. The Network Director will review regular progress reports and make staffing, financial, and other adjustments to align the developing project with the broader outcome goals and work closely with the Project Director, Data Coordinator, and Convenor to ensure consistent communication among partners and staff and provide oversight and communication on a day-to-day basis. The Network Director will ensure that all mandatory Office of Rural Health Policy measures and project-specific outcomes data are collected and forwarded to the Data/Project Coordinator and that timeline benchmarks are met. The Network Director will guide Community Health Workers in the grant project and oversee their reporting.

Interested candidates should send their résumé to Wendy Madson
Email: [email protected] | Mail: 209 Dayton Valley Rd/PO Box 517, Dayton, Nevada 89403
Phone: (775) 246-7550 | Fax: (775) 246-7553

Join us in our mission to create healthier communities!

Learn more about this opportunity and apply at: https://www.healthycomm.org/join-our-team

01/16/2025

Break the Stigma, Embrace Support.

🌈 Break the Stigma, Embrace Support! 🌈

Stigma can prevent individuals from accessing the substance use disorder treatment that could genuinely save their lives. Don't let fear hold you back—reach out for support! You deserve to live a happy and healthy life.

💚 SAMHSA offers a wealth of resources to help you or someone you care about. Find the support you need at samhsa.gov/find-support/health-care-or-support

Together, we can create a community where everyone feels empowered to seek help. 💪

01/15/2025

Deputy Tafelmeyer was honored at the University of Nevada, Reno Men's Basketball Salute to Night event last night.

01/15/2025

Warrant Wednesday
Anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of Ashton Richard Mitchell is urged to contact the Lyon County County Sheriff's Office at (775) 463-6620.

01/15/2025

Congratulations to Dayton High Theatre Troupe 5373 who competed in the Northern Nevada Regionals. Louis Alldredge, Savannah Hernandez, Emilyanna Williams, and Draven Lyman received superiors in the categories of monologues, duo scenes, and solo musical! They are off to state in Las Vegas in March!

01/15/2025

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01/14/2025

NIH-funded researchers discover that not all cell types in the mouse brain age in the same way.