November 2011
Don Q Outdoors: Enjoy a special evening on December 3
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 9:17am
If you hunt and/or fish, you might want to set aside the evening of Saturday, December 03 for a “Ton of Fun” with a whole bunch of your counterparts.
That is the date of the Ormsby Sportsmen’s Association (OSA) of Carson City big, end-of-the-year, annual banquet.
Ormsby Sportsmen’s Association:
OSA is a local sportsmen’s club, which was founded way back in 1945; and with a 2011 paid-up membership of more than 220 members, it is one of the oldest and largest sportsmen’s group in the State of Nevada.
Fishing Report for the week of November 23
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 9:12amBISHOP AREA, CALIF:
The fishing season for the Bishop area is closed.
BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
The fishing season for Bridgeport Reservoir is closed.
CARSON RIVER, CALIF:
East Carson River:
The fishing season for the East Carson River is closed upstream from Hangman’s Bridge.
West Carson River:
The fishing season for the West Carson River is closed.
CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Top Carson teacher is aide's ticket to full-ride scholarship
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 8:55amFor a year, Elvia Aguilera-Ortiz had been investigating ways to go back to school.
The timing was right: Her kids were old enough to take care of themselves after school, and she knew after 10 years of working as a teacher's aide at Empire Elementary School that she wanted to pursue a degree in elementary education.
Carson City free daily news summary for Nov. 24
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 8:53am
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong is warning residents to protect their property this holiday season in light of a recent increase of reported thefts committed by drug users. According to Furlong, many of these thefts are being committed by the victims' family and friends, stealing to support their drug habits.
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The Carson City School Board gave tentative approval to a new vision statement for the district on Tuesday. The statement reads: “Our community empowers tomorrow's innovators, leaders and thinkers.” The statement is the product of the district's Vision and Strategic Planning Committee after gathering suggestions from community meetings over a period of months. Subcommittees will now investigate setting goals to match the vision statement and make improvements in four areas: Flexibility and choice in curriculum, parent engagement, community partnerships and student health.
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The Carson Senators will meet the Reed Raiders on Saturday in Mackay Stadium to decide the Northern 4A football champion. Even though Reed is the favorite, Carson has beaten them two years in a row. The game will be televised on KNPB at 12:15 p.m. Tickets for the game will be available at the gate, $7 for adults, $5 for students.
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Every years, retailers keep trying to push the Christmas shopping season earlier and earlier, and this year is no exception. Walmart will open at 10 p.m. tonight, pushing "Black Friday" into Thursday night. Kohl's and Target will open at midnight. Many Carson City merchants will also be offering Black Friday deals.
Help out the community by shopping local this year.
Holiday Season Traffic and Travel Tips from Nevada Highway Patrol
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 7:56amWith the end-of-the-year holiday season upon us along with heavy traffic anticipated on the roadways and highways this four-day weekend, the Nevada Highway Patrol would like to share the following travel and traffic-related safety tips for motorists:
- If you are making a journey when inclement weather is anticipated, especially over any of the mountain passes, be sure to check the most highways conditions by dialing 511 or by clicking on www.nevadadot.com
- Always wear a seat belt and be certain all vehicle occupants are properly restrained
Justices: Pharmacists must tell of risks
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 4:00amPharmacists have a legal duty to warn patients or contact their doctors when they are aware of a specific health risk to a patient, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.The court's decision cam...
Thanksgiving around Carson City
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 12:13pm
Even though it remains among the least expensive holiday meal, the retail cost of menu items for a classic Thanksgiving dinner including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie and all the basic trimmings increased about 13 percent this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
The Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving dinner price survey shows the average cost of 2011′s feast for 10 is $49.20, a $5.73 price increase from 2010’s average of $43.47. The survey shopping list includes turkey, bread stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a relish tray of carrots and celery, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and beverages of coffee and milk, all in quantities sufficient to serve a family of 10.
If you’re not in the mood to cook and want to enjoy the holiday without the work, a number of Carson City restaurants will offer traditional family dinners. Read more here on the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau blog.
Nevada Ethics Commission party may not have been so ethical
Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 11:09amA party in Carson City to celebrate the Nevada Ethics Commission%u2019s 35th anniversary last week has some elected officials questioning whether the public%u2019s watchdog is juggling stones in a glass house of public perception.
TRPA letting control trickle to local officials
Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 10:59amKeeping a promise made during the 2011 Nevada Legislature, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has taken the first step toward giving local governments in the basin control over permitting and other rules.
%u201CTRPA's goal is to operate more on a regional scale where we can be most effective at protecting the Lake Tahoe environment and to shift some level of permit review responsibilities to local governments,%u201D said Executive Director Joanne Marchetta.
What are you thankful for?
Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 9:09amOn this day before Thanksgiving, we want to give our readers an opportunity to share what they are thankful for this year. So click through to the comments and let the thanking commence!
