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January 2013

Nevada's early 'Sagebrushers' brought literary journalism to the American West

Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/20/2013 - 9:00am
By Chic DiFrancia

Sagebrush journalism was a style of literature born in the American West that had some very deep roots in Virginia City. It came to life around 1860 and had run its course by the turn of the 20th century. In that ensuing 40 year time period some Sagebrushers became world renown.

Winter Wine and All That Jazz benefit for Brewery Arts Center (photos)

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/20/2013 - 7:40am
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Here are more photos of Saturday's Winter, Wine and All that Jazz at the Carson Nugget Ballroom. The Carson City event and fundraiser for the Brewery Arts Center, featured dozens of wines, Hors d'oeuvres and was attended by more than 300.
Click on each photo to enlarge. Go here for more photos of Saturday's event.

Winter Wine and All That Jazz in photos

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/20/2013 - 6:37am
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At least 350 attended Saturday night's Winter Wine and All That Jazz at the Carson Nugget Ballroom in Carson City. The wine tasting and jazz event was a fundraiser for the Brewery Arts Center. Attendees sipped, sampled and tasted more than 40 wines from around the region, listened to great jazz and even danced into the evening.

Obituary: Vincent Wayne Gilpatrick

Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/20/2013 - 4:01am

In Loving Memory of a life full of spirit, love, morals and character that was strong, devoted, honest and a heart of gold that reached out to so many:Our son, brother, uncle and friend, Vincent...

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Obituary: Gudrun "Runa" Coyle

Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/20/2013 - 4:01am

Runa Coyle, 99, of Carson City, Nev., passed away peacefully at Mountain View Health & Rehab Center. She had lived in Carson City since 1973 until the passing of her husband, Vincent B. Coyle in 19...

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Free 8-week stress management workshop

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/19/2013 - 10:46pm
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Repeats every week until Mon Mar 18 2013 .
January 28, 2013 - 5:30pm
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February 4, 2013 - 5:30pm
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February 11, 2013 - 5:30pm
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February 18, 2013 - 5:30pm
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February 25, 2013 - 5:30pm
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March 4, 2013 - 5:30pm
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March 11, 2013 - 5:30pm
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March 18, 2013 - 5:30pm
By Christie James

Take time to take care of yourself! Learn about your personal stressors. Find techniques to keep them at bay. We'll discuss causes, symptoms and effects of stress, from family stressors to career burnout, and introduce new methods for dealing with them. Homework each week is to try the techniques, then watch as life becomes more manageable and fulfilling.

Carson Gun Rally

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/19/2013 - 7:58pm
Event Date: 
January 19, 2013 (All day)
Homer Nelson

Carson City road construction report for week of Jan. 21-27

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 01/19/2013 - 4:46pm

Here is the Carson City road construction and maintenance report for the week of Jan. 21-27: There will be work on Snyder Avenue between Bigelow Drive and Center Drive due to utility relocation related to the next phase of the Carson City Freeway.

All of the work will be on the shoulder and no delays are expected.

On Tuesday, Jan. 22, there will be utility maintenance at the following locations. Temporary traffic control will be in place with minimal delays possible.

— Second Street between Carson Street and Curry Street
— Third Street between Carson Street and Curry Street

Hundreds Join Pro-Gun rally in Carson City

Submitted by editor on Sat, 01/19/2013 - 3:54pm
KOLO

Thousands of people are gathering in state capitals nationwide to rally against stricter gun control measures.
In Carson City, hundreds of people came together along Carson Street in a demonstration to show support for gun rights. Organizers emphasized it was an unarmed, peaceful rally.

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Opinion: A Fabricated Lie

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/19/2013 - 8:43am
Event Date: 
January 19, 2013 (All day)
Karl Edward Neathammer

Recently, while dialing thru the radio spectrum I stumbled upon the “conservative” Mike Gallagher talk show, which is broadcast locally here in Carson City, on KKFT-99.1.

Mr. Gallagher stated (and I am paraphrasing here) “our children are not allowed to pray in public schools”

“The United States Supreme Court has never held that students cannot pray in school.