February 2014
WNC Baseball To Kick Off Conference Play At Home Against Salt Lake today, Sunday
Submitted by Chris Graham on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 6:08pm
The Western Nevada College baseball team came out on top in the Scenic West Athletic Conference’s round-robin competition over the last weekend.
Now WNC, which improved to 11-5 overall, will play Salt Lake, the only team to beat the Wildcats in Henderson, on Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2, at John L. Harvey Field. The conference-opening doubleheaders begin at noon both days, weather permitting.
You can listen to the live broadcasts of the games right here on CarsonNow.org at the link below:
Douglas County Manager Steve Mokrohisky takes Oregon job
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 5:54pmDouglas County Manager Steve Mokrohisky has accepted a position as county administrator in Lane County, Oregon, it was announced Friday afternoon. He will remain in his current position through April.
In a statement released to county officials, Mokrohisky said:
Patti Dohoney
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 5:27pmJuly 18, 1943 - Feb. 21, 2014 Patti Dohoney passed away at her Yerington home on February 21 surrounded by family. Patti, as she was ...
Katy G. Stolt
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 5:23pmJan. 1, 1944 - Feb. 20, 2014 On February 20, 2014 at 4:18 pm, after complications brought on by diabetes, Katy Gonzales Stolt of Cars...
Lowello Dennis Espinoza
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 5:23pmMay 19, 1949 - Feb. 9, 2014 Lowello Dennis Espinoza, born May 19, 1949 in Pittsburg, California. As a proud Marine, he went to “Guard...
Fundraiser Sunday at RE-NU Salon and Spa for Tiffani Barber
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 4:30pm
Event Date:
March 2, 2014 - 11:00am Please join RE-NU Salon and Spa in Carson City for a fundraiser Sunday to benefit our beautiful stylist Tiffani Barber who is gracefully battling brain cancer. The fundraiser runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the salon located 1894 East William Street.
We will be offering:
Tahoe agency collaborates on tech innovation to protect lake from invasive species
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 4:13pm
An innovation in aquatic invasive species protection was unveiled last week at the Water Sports Industry Association’s 2014 Summit that could make Lake Tahoe and recreational water bodies around the nation safer from the spread of invasive species, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency said Friday.
Carson City public safety: If we secure ourselves and our children, why not our pets?
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 1:48pm
Pets, many people have them and often times they are treated as family. They offer companionship, protection, and unconditional love. In many families, pets are treated like children.
So much so, that they can be seen riding inside of vehicles as the owner cruises down the roadway. One can see canines hanging their heads out the window catching the wind or draped over the arms of the driver. Felines are observed lounging on the rear deck or dashboard and I am sure there are other types of pets that ride along in vehicles that are unseen.
'One Kind Cookie' campaign aims to inspire acts of kindness with Girl Scout Cookies
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 1:21pm
Think Kindness and Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada are teaming up to take on bullying by inspiring more than 500 acts of kindness in the month of March, and they’re asking the community to join the cause. It’s simple:
Sierra Nevada College opens Poetry Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 12:59pm
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Sat Mar 29 2014 .
March 28, 2014 - 5:30pm At Sierra Nevada College's new Poetry Center grand opening event March 28-29, 2014, the college will be hosting Poet Laureate of California Juan Felipe Herrera and award-winning poet Jane Hirshfield for public readings and workshops. Reception at 5:30pm in Prim Library on the campus, readings at 6:45pm. Jane Hirshfield and Patricia Smith will hold workshops on Saturday morning. Open Mic on Saturday night.
