December 2013
Susan G. Cummins
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 5:31pmFeb. 23, 1949 - Dec. 12, 2013 On December 12, 2013 Susan G. Cummins of Dayton NV, passed away at the Carson Tahoe Hospital in Carson City following a lengthy illness. She was...
Edward Norman Reilly
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 5:27pmApril 12, 1933 -December 23, 2013 Ed Reilly, 80, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2013 at his home in Carson City, Nevada. Ed was one of six boys born in Elizabeth, New...
Pauline Flora Phelps
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 5:27pmDecember 22, 2013 Pauline Flora Phelps entered into rest on December 22nd, 2013. Survived by her loving husband Stewart C. Phelps, Jr. ; 3 Step daughters, 1 Step Son; 2 niece...
Cynthia June Urista Dobson
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 5:19pmJan. 16, 1969 - Dec. 20, 2013 Cynthia June Urista Dobson of Dayton, NV peacefully passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013. Cynthia was born in San Diego, CA on January 16, 1...
Governor’s Office of Energy partners to bring free power to Carson City electric vehicles
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 1:30pm
Drivers of electric vehicles now have a free charging station at the Carson City Community Center, thanks to a partnership between the Governor’s Office of Energy, NV Energy and Carson City Public Works.
The newly-installed electric vehicle charging station can be found at Carson City’s Mills Park, in the parking lot between the Community Center and Aquatics Center.
'Wild and Wonderful Wetlands' program Jan. 11 at Nevada State Museum in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 1:26pm
Event Date:
January 11, 2014 - 10:00am “Family Fun Saturdays” returns to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City with "Wild and Wonderful Wetlands” Saturday, Jan. 11.
From 10 a.m. to noon, guests will explore how American Indians used plants from the wetlands for food, medicine, and clothing in the museum’s Discovery Lab. The program also examines what kinds of birds and animals use wetlands for their homes.
For hands-on fun, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a 30-minute lab or art project, or both, in groups of eight.
Douglas authorities release photos of Dec. 26 Gardnerville liquor store robbery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 1:23pm
Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigators have released surveillance photos they hope will help them identify the man who robbed a Gardnerville Liquor store the day after Christmas.
The armed robbery was reported at 8:30 p.m., at Lucky Liquor, located in the 1300 block of Highway 395. The male suspect wore a red bandana around his face, a black hooded sweat shirt and red shorts with white stripes and black sneaker style shoes, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Pat Brooks.
Carson City Sheriff's Office identifies victims, provides new details into Saturday murder investigation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 10:44amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office has released the identities of the victims from the Saturday morning homicide. The deceased father is identified as Guy Perry, age 52, of Carson City.
He was killed by gunshot wounds to the upper torso. The injured daughter is identified as Cassandra Perry, age 19, also of Carson City. She suffered a gunshot wound to the head and is expected to fully recover from her wounds. As reported, the weapon used in this case was a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol. Sheriff’s detectives have determined the weapon used was a stolen gun.
Enrichment Fund gives Carson City opportunity to address needs for children
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 10:28amIt is the little things that often make a big difference: The $10 lab fee for a chemistry class, $20 for a pair of soccer shoes, $40 towards a music or art program.
The Educational Enrichment Fund was established by Partnership Carson City, a 501c3 non profit organization to “promote the educational success and positive growth of young people through age 18 in our community,” said Kathy Bartosz, executive director of PCC.
Feeding wildlife not only wrong, but illegal in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 9:58amFor years now, the Nevada Department of Wildlife has been telling the public to not feed wildlife. While there are many reasons why you should never feed wildlife, NDOW would like to point out the newest addition to the list: feeding big game mammals is now against the law.
