May 2012
Carson Valley Community Theatre's new play HOLKA POLKA
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/26/2012 - 3:14pmCVCT's new production of Holka Polka is a children's play, written by D.M. Larson, about the nicest witch in Fairytale Land, who embarks on a journey to save all the witches' reputations by saving the Prince. Along the way whe meets some familiar and misunderstood fairytale characters and she also comes to find that an historically sweet and loving character is really evil. This is a wonderful family show that will appeal to any age group. The play is directed by Gardnerville's own Riley Cooper.
Obituary: Tracy D. Fisk
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/26/2012 - 4:01amBeloved Father of 8Tracy D. Fisk ,67, passed away peacefully at C.T.H. Wednesday due to heart failure. Born in Caldwell ID. November 18, 1944 to Josie and Charles. He is survived by 3 sisters; h...
Death Notices: Williford, Dedmon, Grimson, Prater, Olson, Hite
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/26/2012 - 4:01amKaren Williford, 73, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away May 20, 2012. Autumn Funerals & Cremation is trusted with the arrangements. 775-888-6800Toylynn Dedmon, 46, passed away April 29, 2012 in Ca...
Death Notice: Barela,Jr; Wendel
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/26/2012 - 4:01amRobert Roland Barela, 49, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away May 14, 2012. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 775-888-6800Charlene Rae Wendel, 63, of Carson City, Nevad...
Carson Girls U10 Softball – Pink Diamonds beat back Tidal Wave
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/26/2012 - 12:00amBattling the wind as well as each other, the Paul Brooks Construction Tidal Wave (12-2) suffered only their second loss of the season at the hands of the CarsonNow.org Pink Diamonds (10-3) in U10 fastpitch softball action Thursday. The Pink Diamonds took an early lead and never gave it up, winning 13-8.
Obituary: Arnold L. Wetzstein
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/25/2012 - 4:21pmArnold L. Wetzstein, 93, a resident Of Carson City, NV since 1977 passed away May 17, 2012 in Carson City. Arnold was born April 3, 1919 in Sioux City, Iowa to Ernest and Clara Wetzstein. He is...
Obituary: Donald Lee Smith
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/25/2012 - 4:19pmDon passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the age of 81 in Carson City, Nevada where he'd lived for more than 20 years. He was born in St. Joseph, MI on August 17, 1930. He served his country i...
Monthly swing dance party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/25/2012 - 4:13pmHigh Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its monthly dance party June 23 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. There will be a lesson at 7 p.m., with the social dance at 8-10:30 p.m. Partners are not required. Lesson $7 for HSSDC and any swing dance club members or $10 for nonmembers; dance $7 for members of swing clubs and $10 for nonmembers. Join the club that night, and the dance is free. For information, go to www.highsierraSDC.org or call 775-629-9369.
Heart Beats and Sunshine for Shayla
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/25/2012 - 2:15pm"Heart Beats and Sunshine for Shayla" fundraiser is scheduled for May 26, at Carson City Harley Davidson on Research Way in Carson City, starting at 11:00am until 2:00pm.
Regent Ron Knecht Confirms He Was Let Go From His State Job, Says No Cause Given
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 05/25/2012 - 1:41pmCARSON CITY – Board of Regents candidate Ron Knecht confirmed today he was let go from his state job with the Public Utilities Commission in March, saying no cause was given despite his request for an explanation.
“I can’t tell you a lot,” he said. “I’m no longer working there.”