July 2013
Cowboy songs, storytelling with Mike Beck featured at Adele's Summer Concert Series
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/29/2013 - 10:53amEvent Date:
August 22, 2013 - 6:30pm
Mike Beck brings cowboy songs and the tradition of storytelling through music to Café at Adele’s Thursday, Aug. 22, as the Summer Concert Series on the Veranda continues.
A favorite performer on the Cowboy Poetry circuit, singer-songwriter, poet and working cowboy Beck is touring in support of his album “Tribute,” which showcases original horse songs written through the years, raising money for The Joyful Horse Project, a non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas that pairs combat veterans with rescue horses being trained for rehabilitation.
Carson City Horseshoe Club celebrates 40th anniversary
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/29/2013 - 9:28am
The Carson HorseShoe is celebrating 40 years by bringing back some old favorites and starting some new ones.
This August 3 the family-owned and operated HorseShoe Club Casino located in Downtown Carson City, is celebrating their 40th anniversary.
The casino was once owned by Gene Chaney who has since passed away. It is now owned and operated by his five children. Carson City resident Jeannette Chaney Kelley has been the Casino's President for 16 years and her brother Jeff Chaney is the Casino's General Manager.
Sen. Reid meets with Carson City area tobacco-free youth advocates
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/29/2013 - 7:41am
Nevada Sen. Harry Reid met last week with Nevada youth in the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Nevada’s youth advocates were Spencer Flanders of Carson City, Breanna Taylor of Minden, Catia Villanueva and Michelle Tostes of Las Vegas.
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a nonprofit organization created in 1996 with the goal of reducing tobacco use.
Carson City Historical Society Hosts Ice Cream Social, Saturday, August 3
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/29/2013 - 12:15am
Event Date:
August 3, 2013 - 5:00pm Come join the fun on a cool summer evening when the Carson City Historical Society hosts their annual Ice Cream Social. The Ice Cream Social will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2013, at Foreman-Roberts House Park, 1207 North Carson St. The event is free, and it costs only $3.00 to enjoy the ice cream and cookies.
Chase that began in Douglas County ends with crash on Carson City freeway; suspect taken by Care Flight
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/28/2013 - 9:50pmA vehicle chase that began in Douglas County ended on the Carson City I-580 freeway Sunday night with male suspect being flown by Care Flight after the vehicle he was driving crashed into the median.
According to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were pursuing the vehicle after Douglas County authorities alerted them to the chase that crossed the county line at around 8:45 p.m.
Carson City authorities conduct underage alcohol operation of 40 businesses, 1 server cited
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/28/2013 - 11:17amAn underage "shoulder tap" operation conducted recently by the Carson City Sheriff's Office of 40 businesses that sell alcohol netted one non-compliance, said Sgt. Scott McDaniel.
The shoulder tap was done Thursday, July 25 where individuals were asked by an underage decoy to purchase alcohol for them. The decoy informed those asked that he/she was underage and could not purchase the alcohol. The decoy was assisted by two Sheriff’s deputies who oversaw the operation. Also during this time, alcohol compliance checks were done at local establishments that sell alcoholic beverages.
Carson City road construction report for July 29 through Aug. 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/28/2013 - 10:49amHere is the Carson City road construction and maintenance report for the week of July 29 through August 4. There will be work on the south shoulder of U.S. Highway 50 between Airport Road and Fairview Drive. No delays are expected.
Slurry seal activity will continue in the area bounded approximately by King Street to the north, Terrace Street to the south, Carson Street to the east, and Longview Way to the west. There will be temporary road closures in this area while the work is being done. Delays are expected.
Obituary: Margaret Ann Sanborn
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/28/2013 - 12:03amMarch 23, 1932 - July 17, 2013 Margaret Ann Sanborn, 81, passed away July 17, 2013 in Carson City, NV. Margaret was born March 23, 1932 in Superior, WI to Theodore...
Obituary: John H. Drayer
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/28/2013 - 12:03amNov. 6, 1941 - July 17, 2013 John H. Drayer, age 71, passed away on July 17, 2013. John retired from the State of Nevada, Department of Motor Vehicles and had live...
Death Notice: Gary William Lundergreen
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/28/2013 - 12:03amGary William Lundergreen, 78 of Stateline, passed away July 22, 2013 at his home. FitzHenry’s Carson Valley Funeral Home is caring for arrangements, (775) 782-1999. …...
