September 2012
Carson City schools show first enrollment increase in years
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/23/2012 - 10:35amFor the first time in nearly a decade, the Carson City School District has increased enrollment after steadily dropping since 2003. The district reported 7,635 students showed up for school Friday — the official count day for the state of Nevada — up 41 from last year's count.
Carter Springs Fire in Douglas County grows to 3,000 acres, 30 percent contained
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/23/2012 - 10:19amThe Carter Springs Fire in Douglas County is estimated to have grown to approx 3,000 acres. A perimeter has been established, and the fire is now burning unburned fuels within the perimeter, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
The fire is estimated to be 30 percent contained; with full containment expected by Sept. 25.
Highway 395 has reopened with no controls in both directions. Motorists are requested to slow down while traveling through the area, and watch for emergency vehicles accessing the area.
Obituary: Barbara Joan Friedman Williams
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/23/2012 - 4:01amBarbara was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, and moved to the U.S. as a young woman, settling in the Los Angeles area and later Carson City, in 1994. She was a successful businesswoman, pol...
Obituary: Frederick "Bompa" Parker
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/23/2012 - 4:01amFREDERICK "BOMPA" PARKER departed this world on September 15, 2012. He was born on February 14, 1940 in Morristown, New Jersey. Fred joined the United States Army in August, 1963 where he served...
Death Notice: Johnson
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/23/2012 - 4:01amVelma L. Johnson - 97, of Carson City, passed away September 21, 2012. FitzHenry's Funeral Home is trusted with the arrangements. 882-2644Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This material may no...
Carson City to host Traveling Vietnam Wall in October
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 2:59pm
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October 25, 2012 (All day) The Vietnam War was fought between 1959 and 1975. The history of which is still being written, as is the legacy of the Vietnam Veteran.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. stands as a symbol of America's honor and recognition of the men and women who served and sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War.
Service for longtime state executive Sept. 28
Submitted by admin on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 10:19amA memorial service is scheduled Sept. 28 in Las Vegas for RichardHam, a longtime state executive, liberal Democratic activist and advocate for civil rights, services to prevent substance abuse and ...
Legendary guitarist on tap at High Sierra Brewing Company
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 9:38am
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October 18, 2012 - 8:00pm At the age of 14, years after requisite piano lessons - and discovering he didn't like the discipline required - Jorma Kaukonen discovered guitar and found it was his instrument.
The now Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, founding member of iconic rock band The Jefferson Airplane and of long-touring band Hot Tuna and legendary guitarist in his own right, plays High Sierra Brewing Company, Thursday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. in a show produced by Chili Bop Entertainment.
Fire at Elks Point Road near Highway 50 at Lake Tahoe fully contained at 2.6 acres
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 4:25pmUPDATE 8PM: The U.S. Forest Service reports Friday night that the fire burning on the Douglas County side of Lake Tahoe on public land off of Elks Point Road has been contained at 2.6 acres. Cheva Heck, spokeswoman for the Forest Service, said local government resources assigned to the fire are being released. An engine will remain at the fire site overnight. The cause of the fire is under investigation. "We have no reports with lightning or problems with power lines. The fire is believed to be human caused," she said.
POW/MIA Recognition Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 2:23pm
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September 21, 2012 (All day) Abraham Lincoln spoke of "The last full measure of devotion." Sadly, many who gave their all have not been recognized because they were not listed as K.I.A. Their family and friends have no closure.
Today is POW/MIA Recognition Day. On this day, we honor those who served......and those who are still serving....regardless of the conflict.
The Carson City Vietnam Memorial is located near the southeast corner of Mills Park.
