February 2012
Crime log for Feb. 17: Carson City prisoner served with additional felony warrants
Submitted by T. Costa on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 5:07pmCarson City Sheriff's deputies served inmate Helen Marie Holguin, 36, a Carson City waitress, at about 6:15 p.m. Thursday evening. Holguin was served with three felony warrants for fraudulent use of a credit card, and one felony warrant for attempted fraudulent use of a credit card. Bail is set at $40,000.
All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.
Carson City Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Show at Carson Mall
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 4:20pm
Event Date:
April 28, 2012 (All day) The Carson City Chamber of Commerce's Home and Garden Show will take place on April 28 at the Carson Mall. The show begins at 10 a.m. with ribbon cutting by Mayor Robert Crowell & Chamber Board of Directors.
Movie Review: 'The Vow' mostly in vain
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 4:14pm
The film"The Vow," currently on view at the Fandango Galaxy theater in Carson City, is a good bad film. The bad is the sweetness-loaded script and the apparently rock-dumb male lead, Channing Tatum, as Leo Collins. The good is co-star Rachel McAdams as Paige Collins. This is billed as a romantic comedy, ideal as a "date" outing. Maybe, but ...
Movie opens with a brief scene of now then goes back to five years earlier when Paige and Leo exchanged vows in a yuppie-like wedding. Thus, "The Vows."
Secretary Of State Outlines Process For Filling Potential District Court Judicial Vacancies
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 12:56pmCARSON CITY – With the potential for several vacancies within the state District Court system in the 2012 election year, the Secretary of State’s Office has issued a legal interpretation to address the issue of nominating candidates to vacated seats and to clarify questions about the process.
At least one District Court judicial seat in Clark County, and possibly more, could soon be vacant.
School-Wide Open House Hosted by Grace Christian Academy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 9:52am
Event Date:
March 6, 2012 - 5:00pm Grace Christian Academy hosts March 6 Open House
Grace Christian Academy will host a school-wide open house for prospective families from 5:00 – 7:00p.m. on Tuesday March 6.
GCA is a Kindergarten through 8th Classical Christian School. Christopher Perrin describes, “Classical education is a long tradition of asking questions and digging up answers, consulting others, then asking, seeking and finding once more.” The open house will offer attendees the opportunity to learn about classical education, tour the campus, and meet the school’s staff.
Death Notice: Nickell
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 4:01amPauline V. Nickell, 96, of Carson City, passed away February 14, 2012. FitzHenry's Funeral Home will be caring for arrangements. Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This material may not be publ...
Death Notice: William Stephen Schmidt Sr.
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 4:01amWilliam Stephen Schmidt Sr., 77, passed away February 16, 2012. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Capital City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. ...
Obituuary: Ronald E. Corda
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 4:01amSurrounded by family, Ronald Corda, 67, passed away on February 15, 2012, in Carson City, NV. He was born on May 17, 1944 in Gardnerville, NV to Ed and Marie Corda. Ron graduated from Douglas Hi...
F.I.S.H. Have a Heart Community Awards Dinner
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 6:36pm
Event Date:
February 18, 2012 - 6:00pm Friends In Service Helping (F.I.S.H.) will honor local churches and pastors who played a critical role in the founding and development of the organization at their annual Community Awards Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Carson Nugget. There will be silent and live auction items, including a 2011 Harley-Davidson 1200 Customer Sportster Cost valued at $10,000.
Admission is $50 per person. Call 882-3474, ext. 0 for tickets.
Washoe Schools Chief Heath Morrison Named National Superintendent Of Year
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 5:17pmCARSON CITY – Heath Morrison, superintendent of the Washoe County School District, today was named the 2012 National Superintendent of the Year by the American Association of School Administrators.
The announcement was made at the AASA national conference in Houston.
