Philosopher Camus wrote “Always go too far, because that’s where you will find the truth.”
I have been gone a while, but I am back now. I have taken the time to take care of personal matters and to do some fact checking.
I have found that some committees, boards, etc. do not follow the NRSs set up by the state. I find this disturbing and wish they would correct these errors.
When someone runs for an office they should know the parliamentary rules for conducting a meeting, the ethics codes and most of all the NRS that pertains to their position.
The printing of the minutes for each meeting should be complete. They should contain the conversations, motions, seconds and voting information, such as who voted yes, who voted no and you abstain from voting.
Agendas, back up material and minutes should be available to the community. Back up material on an agenda should be provided prior to any meeting.
City and county governments make ordinances. These ordinances should be checked before voting on something that would affect the ordinance. I have found votes are taken without looking up the ordinance and are in conflict with the ordinance.
I do believe the county and the city can conduct their business if they know what the laws and the rules are. Too often they make decisions without checking prior decisions or talking to the public.
I am glad to be back.
Geri Wop
September Events
Ely Art Bank, 399 Aultman St., open every Friday and Saturday 10 to 4 PM Sunday 10 to 2 PM
2-5 McGill Swimming Pool Big Splash, 775-289-8877
2 Star Train: 7pm, with Dark Ranger from Great Basin National Park, 775-289-2085
3 Steptoe Valley Flyer, Nevada Northern Railway, Ely 4:30 pm, NNRY.com 775-289-2085
3 &4 Member -guest, 2 Man Best Ball Golf Tournament 775-289-4095
3 & 10 Ely Renaissance Village Farmers Market, 10 am to 2 pm
5 Train Robbery 9:30 775-289-2085
8-18 Hotel Nevada “Cool Mountain Bike Week” 760–550-3943
8 CACH Dinner Fundraiser Renaissance Village 6 pm
10 Rock ‘n’ roll in geology train:’4:30 pm, 775–289–2085
15 Scary Scramble, 9 Scramble/9 holes Par 3 Golf Tournament 775–289- 4095
16 -18 Silver State Classic Challenge Race 775-289-8877
16 SSCC Car Parade 5:30 775-289-8877
17 SSCC Car Show, Broadbent Park 8am
17 A Taste of Italy: Nevada Northern Railway, 6:30 775-289-2085 (This I Highly recommend)
17 Take it to the Lake Half Marathon 702-994-5722
18 SSCC Open Road Race, 6 pm, Lund to Hiko 775-289-8877
18 Ely Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Broadbent Park, 7-
23-25 WPHS Rodeo, County Fairgrounds
29-30 Astronomy Festival, Great Basin National Park – Baker
WHITE PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S
WHITE PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEPTEMBER 5
REPORT OF A FOUND SYRINGE
City — officer collected the item and disposed of it.
REPORT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE
City — officer received a report of a window on a vehicle that had been damaged. During the officers investigation it was determined that several juveniles in the area were shooting BB Guns and accidently shot the window on the vehicle. The parents of the juveniles were contacted and a report was completed.
REPORT OF A THEFT
City— reporting party stated that an individual stole a picture from a local casino. Officer reported that several suspects have been identified and the investigation continues.
REPORT OF A DOG AT LARGE
City — the dog was captured and returned to its owner.
REPORT OF A THEFT
City — reporting party stated that someone had stolen several gas cans off his trailer. A report was completed.
REPORT OF LOST AND FOUND
City — reporting party located a debit card. Officers are attempting to locate the owner.
REPORT OF LOST AND FOUND
City — reporting party located several keys. The keys were returned to the owner.
REPORT OF A STOLEN VEHICLE
City — reporting party stated that she had left her keys at her place of work and during her work hours someone took her keys and stole her vehicle. Officer reported that during his investigation the vehicle was located and Malorie K. Davis age 30 of NV was arrested. Davis was arrested for burglary, conspiracy to commit a crime, and grand larceny of a motor vehicle. Officers believe that another individual was also involved in the theft who they are attempting to locate. Investigation continues.
REPORT OF LOST AND FOUND
City — officer collected a bicycle that had been abandoned. The bike was placed into lost and found.
New bookings
Malorie K. Davis/ Burglary, conspiracy to commit a crime, and grand larceny of a motor vehicle / Bail $45,000.
WHITE PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEPTEMBER 4
REPORT OF A CITIZEN ASSIST
City — officer made contact with an individual who needed medical assistance. Officer assisted the individual to the hospital.
REPORT OF A THEFT
City — reporting party stated that her medication was stolen from her vehicle. A report was completed.
REPORT OF A DRUNK DRIVER
City — officer contacted the operator of the vehicle and identified him as Andre V. Paez Sr. Age 58 of Ely. Paez was arrested for D.U.I. #2
New bookings
Andre V. Paez Sr. / D.U.I. #2/ Bail $1,140.
Tiffany Desjardins / Dicky County District Court warrant, North Dakota / No bail / Arrested by the Nevada Highway Patrol
WHITE PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEPTEMBER 3
REPORT OF AN ACCIDENT
The report was given to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
REPORT OF AN ALARM
The report was given to Ely Tribal Police.
REPORT OF A WELFARE CHECK
The individual was contacted and assisted with transportation to the Ely area.
REPORT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE
City — reporting party stated that a vehicle had struck a light pole, causing damage to the pole. The striking vehicle had fled the area. A report was completed.
REPORT OF A DOG BITE
Reporting party stated that his child had been bitten by a dog. The child received medical attention at E.R. and the owner of the dog was contacted.
REPORT OF A FRAUD
City — reporting party stated that he received a phone call from an individual claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House. The caller advised the reporting party that he had won some money, but needed to send money to him so he could claim his prize. The reporting party was advised it was a scam and to discontinue any contact with the caller.
REPORT PF LOST AND FOUND
City — officer reported that a set of keys were turned into lost and found.
REPORT OF THREATS
City — reporting party stated that an individual is sending him threatening messages by e-mail. Officer is attempting to contact the sender of the messages.
No New bookings
WHITE PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEPTEMBER 2
REPORT OF AN OPEN DOOR
City — officer located an open door on a closed business. The business was checked and the door secured.
REPORT OF LOST AND FOUND
City — a set of keys were located and they were placed into lost and found.
REPORT OF LOST AND FOUND
City — a pair of reading glasses were located and they were placed into lost and found.
REPORT OF A THEFT
City — reporting party stated that someone had stolen his wallet and had used his credit card at several business. Investigation continues.
REPORT OF SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES
City — reporting party stated that an individual was trying to open a car door with a coat hanger. The individual was contacted who had locked his keys in the car.
REPORT OF AN ACCIDENT
The report was given to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
REPORT OF LOST AND FOUND
City — reporting party stated that a guest at a local motel had left their I Pad. The I Pad was placed into lost and found.
REPORT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE
City — reporting party stated that a window on her vehicle had been damaged. A report was completed.
REPORT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE
Reporting party stated that someone had damaged her vehicle by causing several dents.
REPORT OF A JUVENILE PROBLEM
Officer received a report of an individual throwing firecrackers from a vehicle and almost striking a person. Officer reported that several juveniles involved in throwing the firecrackers were contacted. Their parents were also notified of the juvenile’s behavior. A report was sent to Juvenile Probation.
New bookings
Dwayne H. Larry/ Search Light Justice Court warrant, contempt of court/ Bail $608.
WHITE PINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEPTEMBER 1
REPORT OF AN ACCIDENT
City — reporting party stated that someone had struck his work truck with another vehicle and the striking vehicle had fled the scene. A report was completed.
REPORT OF A THEFT
City — reporting party stated that someone had stolen some fishing equipment and a hitch off his vehicle. The incident was documented.
REPORT OF A CIVIL PROBLEM
Reporting party stated that several vehicles had been towed off private property. Officer contacted the parties involved who are engaged in a legal issue over ownership of the property. No action was taken.
REPORT OF A THEFT
City — reporting party stated that an individual had come into his place of business, grabbed an item from the store and fled. Officer reported that the individual was located and identified as Christopher Pullen age 43 of Ely. Pullen was arrested for burglary, petit larceny, obstructing a police officer, possession of stolen credit cards, and unauthorized use of a credit card, possession of stolen property, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
REPORT OF SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES
City — reporting party stated that she had received a video of her and in the video it appears she is very incoherent. The incident was documented.
REPORT OF A FIGHT
City — officer received a report of a fight that had taken place. The individuals involved were contacted and a report will be sent to Juvenile Probation.
New bookings
Christopher Pullen /Petit larceny, obstructing a police officer, possession of stolen credit cards, unauthorized use of a credit card, possession of stolen property, and possession of drug paraphernalia./ Bail $90,000.
Marice T.. Tolliver / Ely Justice Court warrant, contempt of court / Bail $1,355.