December 2016
Senator Square: Carson High senior projects are more than a graduation requirement
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 8:31pm
Raynna Jackson began helping with Toys for Tots at the Ron Wood center before Thanksgiving in order to fulfill her CHS Senior Project graduation requirement; she decided to help give underprivileged children a Merry Christmas.
She started by putting boxes at CHS and her mother’s place of employment, Natel Company. Toys for Tots serves more than 2,000 Carson City area kids every Christmas, and Raynna took this personally; she wanted to help bring in even more gifts. Raynna ultimately facilitated the gathering of 2 large boxes of toys.
Free bus rides in South Lake Tahoe run now through New Year's Day
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 4:07pm
Rides on BlueGo along bus routes 50 and 53 in South Lake Tahoe will be free for all riders from Dec. 24, 2016 to Jan. 1, 2017. Motorists can leave their vehicles parked and get through town during the busy holiday period on convenient and comfortable buses.
JoAnne Skelly: Create Holiday Floral Arrangements
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 3:41pm
Let your inner floral designer out and do some holiday bouquets. First, choose a container. Then decide what will hold the flowers in place. When I use a vase, I just put the flowers and greens in loosely. You can place clear marbles or pebbles in the bottom to hold the flowers.
Sometimes florists use a crisscross pattern of floral tape over the mouth of the vase to give stability to the arrangement. However, to make a French bouquet, a centerpiece or a one-sided arrangement, use floral foam in a low container.
Carson City sheriff’s Friday arrests: Man jailed for suspicion of obscene exposure and battery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 12:55pmA 31-year-old San Francisco man was arrested Friday for felony suspicion of indecent and obscene exposure, battery, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Registration begins for Carson City Off-Road 2017 Epic Ride, Community Night set for Jan. 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 12:47pm
Ride the Carson City Off-Road this summer at the second annual Epic Rides in Carson City. Pre-registration is underway, with full registration set to begin Jan. 1 and a special Carson City area community registration for local riders on Jan. 4, 2017.
Carson City Fire Department called to structure fire on Pratt Street
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 11:37am
UPDATE 11:01AM: Carson City Fire Department firefighters have knocked down the structure fire at 216 Pratt Street. Utility agencies are arriving at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries were reported.
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Carson City Fire Department was called just before 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning to a structure fire at 216 Pratt Street across from Musser and Telegraph.
Area religious leaders to ring in New Year with multi-faith prayers
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 8:41amIn a remarkable interfaith gesture and a unique way to welcome 2017, various religions are getting together in Reno to celebrate the ringing in of the New Year in a divine manner away from the glitter of the casinos.
Jim Barlow to Coach WNC Soccer Club
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 8:23am
Western Nevada College is pleased to welcome Jim Barlow as the new head coach of their men’s and women’s soccer clubs. Barlow brings more than 18 years of coaching experience to Western, having coached NAIA, NCAA and NJCAA teams.
Carson City boy facing life-threatening illness takes flight
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 8:23amA Carson City family learned this past Thanksgiving that their 10-year-old boy is not expected to survive until Christmas, but this week, first responders stepped forward to show this boy how much he's loved.
Judge rejects petition that would effectively block Bodines North Carson City casino plan
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 8:20amDistrict Judge James Wilson on Friday refused to issue an order that would effectively block Bodines plan for a new casino in north Carson City.
