September 2013
Death Notice: Helen M. Burns
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 11:27amHelen M. Burns, 94, passed away September 22, 2013 in Carson City. Arrangements are in the care of FitzHenry’s Funeral Home (775) 882-2644. …
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Death Notice: Jill S. Thomas
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 11:27amJill S. Thomas, 69, passed away September 19, 2013 in Minden, NV. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial (775) 882-1766. …
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Obituary: Oscar Lawrence Kelley
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 11:23amOct. 24, 1935 - Sep. 17, 2013 Oscar Lawrence Kelley, Jr. was born October 24, 1935 to Oscar Sr. and Edith Kelley in Rosedale, Kansas. He passed away September 17, ...
Carson City's Betsy Kosier to appear Friday as 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 11:05am
Betsy Kosier of Carson City will be a contestant on “Wheel of Fortune” this Friday on KOLO TV Channel 8 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Kosier, who owns a mediation practice in Carson City called Interaction Alliance, is married with one child and is a huge fan of “Wheel,” having told game show officials that she's watched it for 30 years. She says she loves tuning in each night with her husband while they eat dinner.
Western Nevada College softball program fundraiser Nov. 3 features 5K run/walk
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 10:35am
Enjoy autumn’s change of season and get fit for the holidays with a 5K run and walk on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 3 p.m., in Carson City.
The Western Nevada College softball team is sponsoring the event to promote fitness and fun, and to raise funds for their upcoming 2014 season. Race headquarters is at El Charro Avitia Mexican restaurant, 4389 S. Carson St. in Carson City.
Non-profit helps poverty-stricken Nevadans become self-sufficient
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 12:10am
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, a non-profit human services agency, provides a total of eight human services programs to those in need in the northern part of the state. The agency’s mission is to “help people of all cultures and beliefs...
'Jazz and All That Wine' event Saturday, Oct. 5 in Reno
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/23/2013 - 11:32pmEvent Date:
October 5, 2013 - 7:00pm
Looking for an enjoyable evening of music, wine and art? The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Nevada presents its annual "Jazz and All That Wine" event on Saturday, October 5, 7-10 p.m., at the fellowship, 780 Del Monte Lane in Reno, just west of Whole Foods.
Enjoy wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres throughout the evening.
Music is by local jazz favorites 'No comprende,' featuring vocalist CeCe Gabel, Bill Hecht on piano, and Mac Esposito on bass.
In addition, gently used unique art and jewelry will be available for enviable prices.
NV Energy: Power restored in South Carson City to all but around 40 customers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/23/2013 - 9:46pmUPDATE 11:09PM: NV Energy reports that power has been restored to nearly all 2,249 customers affected in Monday night's power outage in south Carson City.
Service has been restored to nearly all customers but there's still around 40 customers without power around the Stafford Way and Hickory areas, said NV Energy spokesman Karl Walquist. Those 40 customers should be back on line by sometime between 11:30 p.m. and midnight, he said.
While a definitive cause has not been determined, Walquist said there was a fire in an underground vault which tripped a line out of the Curry Street station which is what caused the majority of the outage. NV Energy utility crews were able to isolate the areas and restore most of the service.
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Cold and windy weather conditions ahead for week with warmup in forecast for busy weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/23/2013 - 5:17pm
A strong cold front will move through the Sierra, Carson City and western Nevada on Tuesday bringing gusty winds and much colder temperatures with it, the National Weather Service reports.
Forest Service to lift fire restrictions in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/23/2013 - 3:12pmFire restrictions will be lifted Tuesday for national forest land in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the U.S. Forest Service announced.
“The arrival of cooler, wetter weather brings safer conditions and has allowed us to lift restrictions on Forest Service managed lands,” said Forest Service fire chief Kit Bailey. “Even though restrictions will be lifted, we still need hikers and campers to use caution with campfires, stoves, barbecue grills and cigarette smoking.”
