September 2013
Carson City Memorial Wall nominations sought
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/21/2013 - 5:57pm
The Foundation for the Betterment of Carson City Parks and Recreation is accepting nominations of individuals, organizations, and businesses to be recognized for their contributions to Carson City's parks and recreation.
The selected names will be added to the Memorial Wall at the entrance to the Pony Express Pavilion at Mills Park, followed by an awards ceremony there on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 4:30 p.m. The categories are Organization of the Year, Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Volunteer of the Years.
First snow at Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/21/2013 - 2:08pm
While it is raining at South Shore Lake Tahoe, it is beginning to snow at the top of Heavenly Mountain Resort, spokeswoman Sally Gunter reports. This photo from Heavenly's new snow stake and camera located near the top of Dipper Express was taken Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Carson City Search and Rescue training exercise underway in canyon areas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/21/2013 - 12:44pmA massive search and rescue training exercise is underway today in the Ash Canyon and Goni areas of Carson City. According to Sheriff Ken Furlong, the exercise involves active reserves of the Carson City Search and Rescue Team, a mounted horse patrol team and an aerial squadron.
The scenario is there is a search for three people on motorcycles in the canyon areas.
Nevadans asked to 'Never Forget' MIA/POWs at Capitol Building ceremony
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/21/2013 - 12:13am
Nevadans paid tribute and remembered those missing in action and prisoners of war in a ceremony Friday on the Plaza of the Nevada State Veterans Memorial.
In a ceremony officially proclaimed POW/MIA Recognition Day in Nevada by Gov. Brian Sandoval, it was noted that more than 100,000 Americans have been unaccounted for in military operations spanning from WWI to present.
Apartment uninhabitable after fire burns at least two units
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/20/2013 - 4:32pm
UPDATE: 7:44PM: Two neighbors living adjacent to the apartment complex that was damaged in an apartment fire Friday night suffered minor injuries. Michael Robson, 26, said he was working on his car when he saw flames and jumped through a fence to help his neighbors as the house was burning.
Robson's brother-in-law, Cody Claussen, 18, also helped and suffered an electrical burn and a glass burn on his hands and arms, Robson said. Both men drove themselves to the emergency room for treatment.
Brush fire quickly doused near post office in Dayton
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/20/2013 - 4:16pmCentral Lyon County Fire District personnel responded to a brush fire that put out a lot of smoke and had at one time threatened the post office off of Highway 50 in Dayton before it was quickly extinguished.
The fire was reported at around 2:15 p.m. County Manager Jeff Page said the fire burned at least a quarter of an acre and firefighters were investigating the cause of it. As of 4 p.m. fire crews had nearly finished mopping up the area.
The Lost Purple Heart is Found: Returning a Purple Heart to a Nevada family
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/20/2013 - 3:47pmOver 12 years ago, In Donna Gregory's home of her ex-husband she discovered a box with the words “War Department” on it. Inside was personal letters and something else very special. Here is her story.
“It was in the closet of his grandparents room. When I got to the bottom the box I discovered to my amazement, a PURPLE HEART medal was inside. No one in my ex husband's family could tell me who this soldier was or why his grandparents had the Medal and Letters.
Senior Mingle to collect shoes for Carson City students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/20/2013 - 3:40pmThe Lodge Assisted Living Community will host its monthly Senior Mingle on Thursday, September 26 from 2 – 4pm. All local seniors are invited to attend the Mingle which features entertainment, refreshments and fun raffle prizes.
This month, guests are asked to bring a new pair of athletic shoes to donate as part of the Lodge’s annual SOLEmates Shoe Drive. The shoes will be donated to the Carson City School District’s McKinney/Vento Children in Transition program.
Nine things to know about Obamacare in Nevada
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Fri, 09/20/2013 - 3:39pm
by CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON Starting in 2014, the Affordable Care Act – or “Obamacare” – will require that Americans have health insurance. Any citizen without insurance – with very few exceptions – will have to pay a fine if they do... Read More ›
Street Vibrations, Carson City - Take it to the Streets of Downtown for a full day of Bikes, Food, & Fun - Saturday Sept 28th
Submitted by newsroom on Fri, 09/20/2013 - 1:49pmEvent Date:
September 28, 2013 - 8:00am
In the heart of downtown Carson City, right next to the HorseShoe Club Casino, CC Street Vibrations will be rocking with an all day show & shine, beginning with a pancake breakfast, kids obstacle course and games, with an assortment of vendors to enjoy. Then, continues with demonstrations, ride and show, with live entertainment and music, VIP poker run and lunch stop, CCSO bike games, brews, BBQ, Carson Victory Rollers and finishing in the evening with a street dance.
