December 2011
Obituary: Arlene Olga Johnson Lumley
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 4:01amArlene Olga Johnson Lumley, a 35-year resident of Douglas County, died December 18, 2011. Arlene was born July 8, 1928, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The daughter of Dr. Olga Holie Johnson, a "pionee...
Winter Golf: Do it in Layers and with Added Protection
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 2:15amCan’t wait to hit the fairways even though today is the first official day of winter? For the extreme golfer, cold weather is just part of the game and makes it more challenging.
Holiday Traditions and Origins
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 1:54amWhether it’s serving a traditional ham or roast beef for a family dinner, hanging stockings over the fireplace or sending cards, Christmas traditions are celebrated all over the world. Go to the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau blog to learn more about the origins of some of our favorite holiday traditions. You can also follow the latest from the CCCVB on Facebook by going here.
Fallon man sentenced for felony poaching
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 12:42amA Nevada man pled guilty of felony poaching on Tuesday, stemming from a case discovered January 7 of this year, when a mule deer was illegally shot and left to rot near Fallon.
Chad R. Blumhagen, 27, of Fallon pled guilty to unlawful killing of a big game animal during a closed season and without a tag.
He was sentenced in Churchill County District Court to a suspended jail sentence of 12-32 months and was given five years probation.
Blumhagen was also prohibited from hunting or fishing for the duration of his probation and cannot be associated with anyone hunting or fishing.
Tahoe tourism surviving without snow
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 9:48pmThe ski resort industry drives much of the Lake Tahoe economy during the winter. Despite the lack of snow, tourism hasn't slowed down yet. Go here for the story and video from KOLO Reno News Channel 8.
Carson City restaurant inspections for Dec. 21
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 5:30pmHealth inspections of Carson City restaurants:
Fitness on the Wire: Cold Weather Muscles
Submitted by Jerry Vance on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 3:42pm
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Cold weather exercise has its drawbacks. Some of the drawbacks are mental. But a lot of them are physical. Cold stiff muscles don’t lend themselves to quick fitness and sports moves. A person’s range of motion also takes a big dip when it’s cold.
The human body functions best within a very narrow range of outside temperature, usually between 65 and 75 degrees with a humidity reading of about 45 percent. The further you get from this ideal temperature range, the harder it becomes for your body to compensate.
U.S. Forest Service teams up with Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 3:06pmThe U.S. Forest Service and organizers of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month are working together to promote and recognize the event at Lake Tahoe and elsewhere, highlighting the health benefits of winter outdoor activity.
Free books trailer at State and Hwy 50 Tuesday morning
Submitted by T. Costa on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 1:46pm
A trailer full of books being given away for free to members of the general public. The books belonged to the recently-deceased owner of a local bookstore. Her brother, who said this was his tenth such load of books, has made her collection a gift to the community.
Crime Log: Officers discover US Marshall's warrant during booking
Submitted by T. Costa on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 1:41pm
At approximately 8 a.m. Monday morning, an officer accepted Omar Segura-Hernandez, 28, a Carson City resident, into the Carson City Detention Facility on Musser St. Segura-Hernandez was originally arrested for a felony failure to appear warrant issued in his name. Upon arrival at the detention facility, the booking officer accessed Segura-Hernandez' records and discovered a felony US Marshall hold for felon in possession of a firearm and a misdemeanor NHP failure to appear for a traffic violation hold. Both felony charges carry no bail.
