September 2012
Highway 395 re-opened after Carter fire burns 2,000 acres south of Gardnerville
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 12:57pm
UPDATE 8:45AM: Highway 395 has reopened with controls (pilot vehicle) so expect delays and watch for fire vehicles, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center.
The fire, which has burned more than 2,000 acres, is burning mostly upslope east of Highway 395 into predominately BLM public lands in the southern Pine Nut Mountains. There is a decreasing threat to approximately 30 homes west of the highway. If the fire were to jump the highway, however, this is looking less likely as fire personnel consolidate fire lines. No structures have been lost at this time. Power lines down at the fire scene, but they are deenergized, which is impacting some local rural residences. The fire is 5 percent contained. Full containment expected by Sept. 24. An aerial reconnaisance this morning will evaluate fire acreage and behavior. Nine airtankers are currently assigned to the incident, which includes four large airtankers and five single-engine airtankers (SEATs).
Structure protection is being handled by units of the East Fork Fire Protection District (Douglas County).
Incident Command Post is at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
One minor firefighter non-burn injury reported.
Second Annual Carson Animal Rescue Event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 11:30am
Event Date:
October 13, 2012 - 11:00am Join Carson City Animal Services for the 2nd Annual CARE event on October 13th from 11:00 to 3:00. We will have information booths from several animal related businesses, live music, kids activities, raffles, drinks/snacks and prizes for winners of the 5k9 run. Special guest appearances from Smokey Bear and Carson City Sheriff's Office K9 unit. Please call Tonya Ruffner at Carson City Animal Services (775) 887-2171 for more information. Or visit the website at www.carsoncityanimalservices.org.
Friends of the Carson City Library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 11:09am
The Friends of the Carson City Library organization was recognized during the Carson City Chamber of Commerce mixer at the Carson City Library on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012. Chamber Chairman Stan Jones poses with Friends members, from left, Freida Ford, Robin Williamson and Phyllis Patton.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source
Nevada Jobless Rate Ticks Up To 12.1 Percent In August
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 10:57amCarson City Chamber welcomes new members
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 9:40am
Carson City Chairman of the Board Stan Jones welcomed five new members at the recent Chamber mixer: From left: Julie & Daniel Magrath, owners of The Glass Guru; Stan Jones; Chuck Wilson of Edge of the World Vacations; Fay Groves of WESPAC Advisors LLC and Joe Locurto representing Made In Nevada, Inc.
Death Notice: Locastro, Wolter
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 4:01amJohn Locastro - 76, of Gardnerville passed away on September 15, 2012 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements entrusted to Walton's Funerals & Cremations Gardnerville, Nevada.Jerry Wolter - 70, of Ga...
Obituary: Brendalynn Raty Stringham
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 4:01amBrendalynn Raty Stringham, 50, of Gardnerville, Nev., passed away on September 15, 2012. Brendalynn was born December 7, 1961 in Auburn, Calif. to Donald Raty and Donna Rolfe. She was the owner of...
Heavenly Resort at Lake Tahoe prepares for 2012-2013 ski and snowboard season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 1:56am
With Nov. 16 as its opening day, the countdown is on at Heavenly Mountain Resort. From intense competitions and events to the return of the halfpipe, excitement is stirring at Lake Tahoe’s largest winter playground.
Local hunters find their own in turkey shoot, big game hunt
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 1:40am
Local hunters took home some impressive game this year. Here's information about the photos:
Photo No. 01: Kevin Law of Carson City with his 7X6 bull elk taken with a bow and arrow in Nevada big game management area no. 231. Photo courtesy of Kevin Law
Photo No. 02: A happy Kellie Modispacher of Douglas County with her tom turkey taken during the spring 2012 turkey hunt. Photo courtesy of Lance and Kellie Modispacher
Northern California warden appointed Chief
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 1:28am
Michael P. Carion has been named chief of the Law Enforcement Division at the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG).
Carion, a lifelong hunter and angler, has been a DFG warden for more than 30 years. He also teaches waterfowl enforcement techniques and waterfowl identification to cadets at DFG’s academy.
“Throughout my career, I have made every effort to include hunting, fishing and environmental stakeholders in the decision-making process,” said Carion. “I have found we get much better results by working together.”
