November 2013
Obituary: Anna Louise Cunningham
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/11/2013 - 4:51pmJune 19, 1932 - Nov. 4, 2013 Anna Cunningham passed away peacefully on November 4, 2013 at the age of 81. She has gone to reunite with her devoted husband George C...
Obituary: Donald (Don) Horace Boardman
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/11/2013 - 4:51pmOct. 18, 1933 - Nov. 4, 2013 Donald (Don) Horace Boardman passed away at home on November 4, 2013 after a battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. He was born on O...
Obituary: Martha Griffin
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/11/2013 - 4:47pmMay 9, 1918 - Nov. 7, 2013 Martha Griffin passed away at her home in Smith Valley to be with our Lord and many loved ones that had gone before her on Thursday even...
UPDATE: Father reports teen who left home found safe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/11/2013 - 3:51pmUPDATE: Thomas Holmes, father of Jasmine Holmes, who had left her Carson City home and had not been seen since Nov. 7, reports that his daughter was found safe and in good health Tuesday morning.
He said he would like to thank the Carson City community for forwarding the Facebook post about Jasmine, 14. She was located by family, friends and with the assistance of the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
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Man jailed for reckless driving, nearly hit children while allegedly doing 'doughnuts' in parking lot
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/11/2013 - 1:06pmAn 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested Nov. 8, 7:28 p.m. in the 3000 block of North Roop Street. He faces a gross misdemeanor charge of child endangerment and a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving.
According to the arrest report, the man, driving a red 1998 Ford Mustang, was accelerating quickly, spinning his tires and doing "doughnuts" in a convenience store parking lot near the gas pumps in front numerous citizens and small children. It was observed that people were grabbing their children and moving them to safety away from the vehicle as the man was pulling the stunts.
South Lake Tahoe man faces felony stalking, three gross misdemeanor charges
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/11/2013 - 12:58pmA 44-year-old South Lake Tahoe man faces a felony stalking charge and gross misdemeanor charges of libel and two counts of intimidating a public officer.
Todd Christian Robben was transported Nov. 9, 11 a.m. from El Dorado County Jail to Carson City Jail on a Carson Township warrant. Robben had signed a waiver of extradition in Superior Court in the state of California, according to the arrest report.
Trader Joe's recalls three salad blends over E. Coli concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/11/2013 - 9:20amTrader Joe's has recalled several salads that were distributed to stores across Nevada, including the store at 3790 Highway 395 near Topsy Lane, after it was discovered that the bag salads may be contaminated with E. Coli.
Salads affected by the recall are:
It's Your City with Supervisor Jim Shirk
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/11/2013 - 9:07amCarson City Board of Supervisor Jim Shirk provides an update on recent actions taken by the Board of Supervisors at recent meetings and the reasons why he voted the way he did.
Jim also gives us some of his ideas going forward beginning with the street repair and maintenance fund, how the city can increase its general fund, planning for the corridor areas and how the board should look to the future when it chooses a new city manager.
Mark Amodei: Veterans deserving of gratitude for their service to our country
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/11/2013 - 8:51am
The following is from Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-2):
On Veterans Day and every day, may we be mindful of the enduring truth that freedom is not free. We owe many brave men, women, and their families an enormous debt. As a country, we should come together in agreement that our military veterans deserve to receive the benefits they were promised and earned.
Public invited to Oncology on Canvas Wine Reception at Sierra Nevada Cancer Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/10/2013 - 11:50pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Nov 16 2013 .
November 15, 2013 (All day)
Event Date:
November 16, 2013 (All day) The Oncology on Canvas Wine Reception will be a special evening of art, wine, appetizers, entertainment, silent auction, 50/50 mystery raffle and socializing. Meet Dr. Perez and take a tour of the facility. Local created art pieces along with pieces from the Lilly Oncology on Canvas National Tour will be on display.
The event will be held on Friday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m. at the Sierra Nevada Cancer Center, 1460 S. Curry Street in Carson City.
