April 2013
Nevada bill allows motorcycles to cut through traffic
Submitted by editor on Sat, 04/27/2013 - 10:07amNevada lawmakers considered a measure Friday that would allow motorcyclists to skip traffic jams by driving between the lanes — as long as they’re careful.
Prescription drug roundup Saturday at four Carson City locations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/27/2013 - 10:02amThe public will have an opportunity to dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs during a Prescription Drug Roundup beginning at 10 a.m. today at the following locations:
Women to Women Nevada with Katherine Lima
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/27/2013 - 9:41am
Women to Women Nevada with Carol Paz welcomes this week's guest, Katherine Lima, a member of the Advisory Board at Carson Valley Medical Center and member of Crystal Angels, a local organization that began in 1997 that helps families and children in need. The membership includes 90 women who meet regularly throughout the year to generate money through raffles in which children and families receive Christmas gifts.
WNC Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Jack C. Davis Observatory
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 7:23pm
More than a decade ago, a Western Nevada College physics professor’s dream, a desire by college students to learn about astronomy, and the Carson City community's willingness to help make dreams come true, all converged to create the Jack C. Davis Observatory.
Now, WNC and the observatory staff and volunteers have planned a stellar celebration from May 2-15 to commemorate 10 years of science and discovery in Nevada’s capital city.
Podcast // Episode 5: Same-Sex Marriage, Brianna’s Law & Mineral Taxes
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 3:43pmOn today’s Weekly Round-Up, we learn more about Senate Joint Resolution 13, Brianna’s Law and Nevada’s mineral taxes. This episode also features guests Jeri Chadwell, Scot Jenkins and Lindsay Toste.
Teen in Tuesday Pleasant Valley crash dies from injuries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 1:58pmThe Washoe Valley teenage girl involved in the single-vehicle rollover crash Tuesday afternoon in Pleasant Valley has died from her injuries at Renown Regional Medical Center, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
Carson City restaurant and food inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 11:10amThe following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending April 26, 2013.
Inspections include casino bars, lounges and restaurants, convenience stores, take-out, sit down and fast food restaurants, caterers, retail grocer's bakery, meat, deli and produce, departments.
See the full report below.
Carson City woman jailed after allegedly turning $12 check to $120
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 10:42amA Carson City woman faces a felony forgery charge after she allegedly took a check that was given to her for $12 and altered it to $120, authorities said.
Marlena Acosta, 27, faces the felony charge, and a misdemeanor charge of obstructing an officer, after Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies learned March 5 that a check issued to the woman from FISH for $12 — to be used to obtain a Nevada identification card from the DMV — had been altered to $120 and cashed.
Carson City bartenders to compete Saturday for best Bloody Mary
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 8:35am
Attention bartenders and Bloody Mary aficionados: There's a contest Saturday to determine which Carson City bar keep can make the tastiest, tangiest tomato juice-vodka concoction.
Remedy's Bar at 306 East William Street will hold the contest, co-sponsored by Smirnoff, which is providing the vodka. The first place winner will receive a minimum of $100 in cash. Second place winner will also receive a cash prize based on the number of entrants.
New Administrator Named at the Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 6:32am
Cher Haack has been named Administrator at The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Carson City. She replaces Karen Perry who is relocating to Arizona.
Ms. Haack has worked at The Lodge for more than two years as the Wellness Coordinator.
Haack has extensive experience working with elders in the Carson City and Carson Valley areas. Prior to joining the Lodge she worked at the Carson Valley Residential Care Center in Gardnerville for many years and has also worked as a private in home caregiver. She believes that working with elders is a true calling.
