October 2012
GOP Assembly Leader Predicts Gains On Tuesday
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 3:37pmCARSON CITY – Assembly Republican caucus leader Pat Hickey said he expects to pick up seats for the GOP in the upcoming election, but declined to predict today exactly how big a dent his candidates will make in the 26-member Democratic majority on Nov. 6.
Former corrections guard Vincent Wayne Gilpatrick identified in fatal Carson City motorcycle crash
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 2:53pmThe name of the motorcycle rider killed in a head-on crash in Carson City on Tuesday has been identified. Vincent Wayne Gilpatrick, 33, of Carson City, died from injuries in the crash, said Sheriff Ken Furlong. A juvenile driving a Jeep Cherokee was taken to the hospital. Gilpatrick was a former corrections guard. His family is from the Ely area.
Soroptimist Wine and Cheese Social Nov. 8
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 2:13pmEvent Date:
November 8, 2012 - 5:30pm
Carson City Soroptimist will host an Intro to Soroptimist Social Thursday, Nov. 8. Local business women, those recently retired from a profession, and those just embarking on a career are invited. This is an opportunity to meet members of the local club, learn about their projects, events, and scholarships, and experience their camaraderie in a fun and relaxed setting. Wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and lots of finger foods will be available.
5 Nevada Senate races will determine control
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 1:53pmControl of the Nevada Senate is up for grabs next week, with five races in play to determine whether Republicans can retake control of the upper chamber — or if Democrats can claim a big enough majority to exert political muscle over their GOP counterparts and Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval.
Don Q's Weekly Fishing Report through Nov. 6
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 1:07pm
Here is this week's fishing report covering rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct 31 through Nov. 6.
Back online
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 11:45amThe Carson Now site is back online. Our data center is located in New York, and Hurricane Sandy cut power to that part of the city. It was offline for a couple of hours on Tuesday as the storm hit, but they were able to get everything back running again on generators.
But this morning, the generators failed, and they were just now able to get them back running again. Hopefully that will keep everything going until full power is restored to the city.
Death Notice: Dennis W. Primrose
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 4:01amDennis W. Primrose, 65, passed away Oct. 26, 2012 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This ma...
Death Notice: Harold Smith
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 4:01amHarold Smith, 90, of Gardnerville, Nevada passed away on October 27, 2012 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements entrusted to Walton's Funerals & Cremations Gardnerville, Nevada.Copyright 2012 -. A...
Death Notice: Martin DeWit
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 4:01amMartin DeWit passed away October 27, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is in charge of his final arrangements.Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This material may not ...
Obituary: Victoria Della Santa Pradere
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 4:01amVictoria Pradere, Matriarch of Dayton, 89, joined the angels on Oct. 24, 2012. Victoria Maria Della Santa was born in Dayton, Nev. on June 18, 1923. She was an only child to Italian immigrants,...
