April 2014
Sausage Factory in Carson City to raffle off new barbecue
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 11:10am
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April 30, 2014 (All day) Barbecue season has arrived and what better way to fire up the coals than with a new grill. The Sausage Factory in Carson City is giving away a free barbecue for those who come in and fill out a raffle ticket. No purchase is necessary. Anyone can enter once a day until a winner is picked on May 23.
Lake Tahoe roadside boat inspection stations open Thursday for season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 10:32am
Headed up to Lake Tahoe for some spring boating? Most roadside stations for inspections and decontaminations of motorized boats and watercraft will begin Thursday, kicking off the 2014 boating season.
A station at Highway 267 south of Truckee will open May 22. Because of budget constraints, the station at Homewood is closed.
Nevada 150 events planned locally, statewide throughout May
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 10:06am
Many events are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of May. These Nevada 150 events help celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the state’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following are events held between May 2 and May 15.
Bears prompt Forest Service proposed plan for food storage requirement in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 9:57amA 30-day comment period has begun by the U.S. Forest Service on a plan that would require proper storage of food and refuse at developed recreation sites in Lake Tahoe Basin.
The Environmental Assessment for a proposed Forest Order would require use of bear-resistant dumpsters and food lockers designed to prevent access by wildlife. The reason: Bears are attracted to anything edible or scented. Improper storage of human food sources and refuse is a leading cause of human-bear conflict, according to the Forest Service.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of April 30 through May 6
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 9:20am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of April 30 through May 6, 2014.
The 2014 California fishing season opener on the weekend of April 26 featured bitter cold, gusty winds, wet snow and some big fish.
Nevada Dream Tag offers sportsmen another chance through raffle
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 9:05amSo the big game tag application deadline came and went and you somehow forgot to get your application in. Or you applied for your hunts but you’re always looking for other opportunities. If either of these scenarios hits home for you, we would like to direct your attention to the Nevada Dream Tag.
The Nevada Dream Tags Program is a raffle that allows resident and nonresident sportsmen a chance at the hunt of a lifetime while also contributing to Nevada’s wildlife habitat. The tags are similar to other western states’ raffle tags and “hunt of a lifetime” tags.
‘Living With Fire’ offers free conferences to homeowners across Nevada
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 8:58amResidents across Nevada are being encouraged to attend “Living With Fire” Regional Conferences being held this month to interact with their neighbors, firefighting representatives, natural resource specialists and others to learn how to prepare for wildfire at their homes and in their communities.
Manogue's defense proves too much for Carson on the baseball diamond
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/29/2014 - 9:16pmManouge went straight to work with a single into left field, right after an error by Brandon Allen who fumbled the ball after a bunt. Then after a fielder's choice to get out number two, it looked like trouble early for the Senators, but a pop out to short stop made it a harmless inning with 1 hit, 1 error, no run top of the first.
Manogue overpowers Carson on the softball field
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/29/2014 - 8:57pm
It was another Tuesday afternoon showdown on the softball diamond where the Manogue Miners took on the Carson Senators.
Manogue spent no time getting to business with a first at bat double by Tallman, followed immediately by another double by Lawson to score Tallman. With a single by Tavner, and a wild pitch shortly after, Tallman also made her way to the plate. Then, after another wild pitch and series of defensive mishaps, Tallman also made her way to the plate. The bleeding finally stopped there with the top of the first inning over, Manogue 3-0.
Awareness campaign, website connects Nevadans to vaccine resources
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/29/2014 - 2:40pmThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that vaccinations will prevent more than 21 million hospitalizations and 732,000 deaths among children born in the last 20 years.
This week is National Infant Immunization Week, an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to celebrate the achievements of immunization programs to promote healthy communities.
