March 2013
Carson High senior to hold musical showcase to raise awareness of rare disease
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/31/2013 - 10:27pmEvent Date:
April 13, 2013 - 6:00pm
A Carson High senior will pull out all the musical stops with the help of some of her friends to raise awareness of a rare, genetic disease that has stricken a family member.
On Saturday April 13 at Comma Coffee, Carson City will be "Singing for Cystinosis." This is a musical showcase promoted by Carson High senior Emily Morris and a fundraiser to raise awareness of Cystinosis, an "orphan" disease with about 500 people - mostly children - stricken with it in the United States and more than 2,000 worldwide. It is a rare disease that receives little or no funding to find a cure.
Carson City Symphony to present 'A Celebration in Two Sharps' featuring acclaimed cellist
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/31/2013 - 10:02pmEvent Date:
April 28, 2013 - 4:00pm
The Carson City Symphony, conducted by David Bugli, will perform "A Celebration in Two Sharps" on Sunday, April 28, 4 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street. Guest soloist Stephen Framil will play the Cello Concerto by Antonín Dvořák.
The program also features Wagner's Overture to "Rienzi" and Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony. All three compositions are associated with keys having two sharps, D major and B minor.
Minden man jailed for making bomb threat, DUI at Stateline, Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/31/2013 - 10:43am
Douglas County Sheriff's Office authorities have arrested a 29-year-old Minden man for making a bomb threat during a traffic stop late Saturday at Highway 50 and Kahle Drive.
At 10:58 p.m. a Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a black Dodge SRT8 at Hwy 50 and Kahle Drive, said Sgt. Pat Brooks.
The driver, Adam Smith, 29, of Minden was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. At the time, Deputies noticed a wire from the front seat to the trunk. They asked Smith about the wire and, he told them, “It’s a bomb.”
Carson kids gather for two Easter egg hunts
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/31/2013 - 9:10amHundreds of children lined up under sunny skies Saturday at the edge of the lawns of Carson High School, eying thousands of bright-colored plastic eggs scattered over the greens while parents readied cameras and encouragement.
Bullis and Company CPA: Simplifying education tax provisions
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/31/2013 - 1:07am
Over the years, Congress has enacted many tax laws relating to education.
Those laws can be divided into two main categories: (1) items to help taxpayers meet the current higher education expenses and (2) laws to encourage taxpayers to save for future higher education expenses.
CRUSH At The Venue 3.29.2013
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/31/2013 - 12:28am
CRUSH performed in Carson City at The Venue Friday night with Ryan Parker & Phasmo. CRUSH did old song, songs from their current album New World and some not yet released songs! There were more people than the last time they played there but there still needs to be more! CRUSH had friends, family and some fans from Reno show up and also made some new fans as well. The boys got a lot of nice comments after and during their performance from some of their faithful fans and some new comers! Carson seemed to really liked the fact that they came back, let’s hope they will be back again!
Carson City recognizes Vietnam Veterans Day at Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 03/30/2013 - 6:58pm
Dozens of veterans gathered Saturday at Mills Park in Carson City to pay tribute to fellow war veterans, to recognize the 50th anniversary of the official start of the Vietnam War and to commemorate the 40-year-mark of the end of combat operations, March 29th, 1973.
The gathering, hosted by the Carson City Area Vietnam Veterans Chapter 388, brought together several dozen Northern Nevada veterans of the Vietnam War and other wars for a ceremony, similar to ones held across the county in recognition of National Vietnam Veterans Day.
Water discoloration, pressure drop likely in some Carson City areas soon
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/30/2013 - 11:20amIt won’t be an April Fool’s Day joke when Carson City’s Public Works Department begins starting up and testing additional wells Monday, beginning a two month-period affecting some residents at different times.
Carson City man jailed on felony drug charge, possessing burglary tool
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 03/30/2013 - 12:00amA report late Thursday night of shots fired in the area of Cherry Creek Apartments led to the arrest of a 19-year-old Carson City man on unrelated charges.
Multiple road projects in Carson City begin Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 03/30/2013 - 12:00amHere is the Carson City road construction and maintenance report beginning Monday, April 1: With ongoing construction of the Carson City Freeway project, Snyder Avenue is closed between E. Roland Street and Center Drive.
Center Drive and Silver Sage Drive are also closed south of Appion Way. Bennett Avenue is closed between Center Drive and Bigelow Drive. Detours will be marked.
On Monday, April 1, Airport Road will be closed between Fifth Street and Butti Way due to roadway maintenance.
