May
Don Q's weekly fishing report for week of May 22-28
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 10:19pm
Here is the Memorial Day weekend fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 22-28. Pack plenty of sunscreen, fill your cooler full of cold beverages and enjoy the long holiday weekend.
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Cancer Drug Parity Bill Passes Assembly
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:24pmA bill that requires medical insurance plans with cancer coverage to pay more for oral chemotherapy medications passes the Assembly 39-0 on Tuesday.
SB266, which passed the Nevada Senate unanimously in April, would require health insurers to not charge patients more for oral chemotherapy medications (pills) than patients who are undergoing traditional IV chemotherapy. Such drugs can cost patients as much as $2,000 to $10,000 per month.
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Vote!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:13pm
Please help support our establishment by voting for Kim Lee’s Sushi & Teriyaki in the Nevada Appeal Reader’s Choice Awards!
Easily vote online at www.nevadaappeal.com. Or by picking up a copy of The Nevada Appeal newspaper and mailing your ballot in.
Skin Cancer: Most common and most preventable cancer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 2:06pmYou've heard about the dangers of too much sun exposure and the need to use sunscreen. Still, you love the great outdoors and wouldn't miss a day of playing in the sun. Sunscreen? That is an afterthought. Or your prom or some other significant event is coming up so you opt for a tanning booth thinking….just this once. If any of these scenarios describes you, you may be setting yourself up for skin cancer.
Woman hits parked car, jailed for driving under influence of drugs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 1:28pmA 24-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Monday, May 20, 1:31 p.m. at the intersection of Division and Spear streets after hitting a parked car while allegedly under the influence of drugs.
Officers report the woman slurred her speech and had trouble balancing when they interviewed her about the accident. According to the arrest report, the woman told officers she was diabetic. Fire personnel on scene reported her blood sugar was slightly elevated but not to where it would cause a problem, the report states.
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Ride the rails into history, V&T season begins this weekend
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 9:21am
History fills every rivet, trestle, whistle blow and clatter of the tracks. On Memorial Day Weekend passengers can take a journey more than 150 years old and join the ghosts of miners, gamblers, persons of ill-repute and politicians on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad.
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Soulcycler Comes to Carson City
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 7:36am
This Friday night May 24th, 6 PM at the Methodist Church in Carson City, Rick Gunn will be giving his soulcycler presentation. Words and Images from a 25,811-Mile bicycle journey Around-The-World. Soulcycler combines 350 breath-taking photos from 33 countries, set to music, accompanied by a selection of uniquely emotional stories from around the globe. Inspired by a series of formative experiences during his childhood, Gunn delivers a front-row seat to the pursuit of his lifelong dream of cycling the planet.
The First Tee and Silver Oak to introduce elementary students to golf
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 8:46pmMore than 200 Bordewich-Bray Elementary School students in Carson City will participate in The First Tee National School Program on Friday during regularly scheduled physical education classes at Silver Oak Golf and Event Center.
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Man jailed for indecent exposure after allegedly urinating near door of casino
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 2:55pmA 33-year-old Carson City man faces a gross misdemeanor charge of indecent exposure after allegedly urinating near the west door entrance of a Carson City casino early Monday morning.
Officers were called to the casino, located in the 2700 block of East William Street, at 2:40 a.m. after security reported an intoxicated man who wouldn't leave the premise. Two witnesses noted the man urinated on the side of the building, and it was also seen on casino surveillance.
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Carson City steps up saturation patrol for DUI drivers over Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 8:33amThe Carson City Sheriff's Office will step up DUI patrols for the coming Memorial Day weekend beginning Friday through May 27.
For the holiday period stretch there will be heavy saturation patrols for DUI drivers, a DUI checkpoint, and enforcing underage drinking laws. The purpose of these activities is to ensure that drivers in Carson City are safe and sober going into and during the holiday weekend, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Darrin Sloan.
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It's Your City with Mayor Bob Crowell
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 8:16amCarson City Mayor Bob Crowell provides an update on the actions taken by the Board of Supervisors at its Thursday, May 16 meeting.
It's Your City is a weekly program aimed at keeping you informed about city government and other organizations/happenings around Carson City, Nev.
The program is produced by ACCtv Public Access Television.
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Renowned Irish rockers The Young Dubliners to Perform in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 8:05amEvent Date:
May 29, 2013 - 8:00pm
The Young Dubliners are coming to Carson City. The popular band will perform on Wednesday, May 29 at the High Sierra Brewing Company at 8 p.m.
Advance tickets are $12.00 and includes one High Sierra 16oz beer. Tickets are also available at the door for $15.00. The show is produced by John Procaccini and ChiliBop Entertainment Group.
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Nevada’s first public Indoor Digital Shooting Range and Scenario based Training Simulator Grand Opening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/19/2013 - 10:31am
Event Date:
June 1, 2013 (All day) RENO – We are not as safe as we once were in our own homes, neighborhoods and public places. Our world is changing at an alarming rate. What can you do to protect yourself and your loved ones? How will you react in a potentially life threatening situation? Be aware, prepared and responsible. Improve situational awareness and self-preservation through digital scenario training at MiScenarios.
Dirt Divas Survive a Close One
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/19/2013 - 10:05amThe U10 Michael Hohl Motor Company/Shawn Nolan Painting Dirt Divas held off the CarsonTahoe Marine/Safe-At-Home Pet Sitting Royal Crush in girls softball action Thursday night by a score of 12-10.
Carson City road report for week of May 20-26
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 1:36pmHere is the Carson City road construction and maintenance report for the week of May 20-26. Utility work for various projects will occur on several local roads. There will be flagger controlled traffic with minor delays possible at the following locations:
— Fairview Drive from Highway 50 to Edmonds Drive.
— Edmonds Drive from Fairview Drive to Snyder Avenue.
— Carson Street from Washington Street to Hot Springs Road.
— Hot Springs Road from Carson Street to Roop Street.
— Retail Drive from College Parkway to the south end.
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Carson City restaurant and food; motel and hotel inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 2:54pmThe following food and motel/hotel inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending May 17, 2013.
Inspections include convenience stores, restaurants, take out restaurants, retail grocers, a juvenile detention center kitchen, retail food producers and motels.
See the full report below.
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Legislative Money Panels Approve K-12 Spending Plan
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 2:52pmOn Friday, the Legislature’s two budget committees approved a public school spending plan that establishes $2.8 billion in general fund support for the next two years.
The plan largely follows Gov. Brian Sandoval’s recommendations budget proposal for K-12 education, which also designates basic state support of about $5,500 per pupil over the next two years — an increase of about $200 over existing funding levels.
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Man jailed for waving machete in dispute over Jeep
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:43amA Carson City man faces a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly swinging a machete in a dispute with his brother and another man over a vehicle.
Jesus Guardron-Patino was jailed May 14 after being arrested at 9:25 p.m. in the 200 block of Jeanell Drive.
According to the arrest report, officers responded to the area after a report called in of a man hitting the ground and a brick building with a sword. Officers detained Guardron-Patino and made contact with two men, one of whom is the brother of Guardron-Patino.
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Nevada Performance Academy parent-student forum, workshop on Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 9:00amEvent Date:
May 22, 2013 - 5:30pm
A new and free 7-12 grade public secondary charter school in Carson City, The Nevada Performance Academy, will open in August. There will be a creative emphasis on academic requirements informed by the performing arts.
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Repeal of Nevada’s Mining Tax Cap One Step Closer to 2014 Public Vote
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 5:55pmAs the price of gold hit its lowest level in a month Thursday, the Assembly Committee on Taxation took a vote on a controversial resolution that would remove the state’s long-standing mining tax cap. Senate Joint Resolution 15 made its way through the Legislature during the 2011 session and needs only to pass in the Assembly before June 4 in order to go to a public vote next year.
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Plane crashes near Spooner, Kings Canyon areas, pilot and passengers unhurt
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 3:18pm
A pilot and two others escaped injury Wednesday after a plane crash northeast of Spooner in the Kings Canyon area, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed.
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Summer Fun Runs at Whiskey Tavern
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 12:34pm
Event Date:
May 18, 2013 - 12:30pm Saturday, May 18th – 12:30pm
Genoa, Markleeville, Monitor Pass, Iggy & Sqiggy’s, Gardnerville
Saturday, June 15th – 10:30am
Tahoe to Placerville, Hooters (Sacramento), Folsom Harley Davidson
Saturday, July 20th – 10:30am
Kings Beach, Tahoe Loop, Sam’s Place (Stops TBA)
Saturday, August 17th- 10:30am
Open for Suggestions-
Saturday, September 21st- 10:30am
Virginia City, Sand and Sage, New Washoe Bar
No Charge, All Bikes Welcome. Just show up and be ready to ride and have a great time!!
Carson City Pop Warner football and cheer season signups begin Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 12:10pmCarson City Pop Warner Youth Cheerleading will hold sign-up events Friday, Sunday and again on June 14 for the upcoming 2013 youth football and cheer season. The cheerleading program is open to girls ages 5-15 years.
The first sign-up event will be held Friday, May 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada, 1870 Russell Way in Carson City.
A second sign-up will take place at the same location during the Boys and Girls Club Open House on Sunday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Carson City Sheriff's Office 'Cops and Kids' block party and open house is Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:20amEvent Date:
May 18, 2013 - 10:00am
The safest party on the streets of Carson City is set for Saturday, May 18.
The Carson City Sheriff's Office presents its 10th annual Cops and Kids open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free community event features food, music, games, activities and presentations.
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Can AB67 Combat the Rise of Human and Sex Trafficking in Nevada?
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 10:45am
AB67 was introduced in Dec. 2012 to combat the rise of human and sex trafficking in Nevada. / Photo by AP
by PAUL GEORGE & LINDSAY TOSTE
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Don Q's fishing report for the week of May 15-21
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 9:38amHere 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 May 15-21.
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Get On The Bus! Carson River Watershed Bus Tour
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 8:17am
Event Date:
June 13, 2013 - 8:30am Register is underway to attend the Carson River Watershed Bus Tour. The Carson Water Subconservancy District will host its annual 2-day bus tour of the Carson River Watershed on June 13 and 14, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.
Come join this highly educational and informative event. Continuing Education credits will are available for AICP planners, teachers and engineers.
Western Nevada College to graduate its largest class Monday
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 5:38pmCARSON CITY — For the fourth consecutive year, Western Nevada College will graduate its largest class in history. The class of 2013 is 505 students strong, with 530 degrees and certificates being issued.
Four students will receive Bachelor of Technology degrees in construction management, and three students will graduate with bachelor’s degrees as part of WNC’s teacher preparation partnership with Nevada State College. The graduates span 60 years, from the youngest at age 17 and the eldest at 77.
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Carson Middle School advanced band takes top honors at Six Flags
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 2:08pmThe Carson Middle School advanced band participated in "Music in the Parks" competition at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on Saturday, May 11 and earned top honors.
The CMS Advanced Band earned a superior rating from each of the judges. It gets even better. They also earned first place among the field of four middle school bands that competed that day. But wait, there's more!
Out of the field of 11 bands, including a high school band, your students earned the sweepstakes trophy, which means they were the best band at the entire festival!
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Carson City men jailed after getting into fight over marijuana deal gone bad
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:48amTwo Carson City men were arrested and face felony drug and weapons charges after fighting each other over a marijuana drug deal that soured.
Bob L. Cryderman, 56, and Vincent Morenz, 49, were arrested in the 600 block of South Roop Street on May 10 at 8:37 p.m. According to the arrest report, officers responded to the Roop address on a report of battery with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival officers met with Cryderman in an apartment who appeared moderately battered. He stated that he was attacked and beaten by Morenz who lived in a nearby apartment and that Morenz took his .38 revolver.
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Column: Parenthood and its Boundaries, Limits and Wellness
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 8:23amAll it takes is a day or two of sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aches, or pains and many of us are immediately headed toward our primary care doc’s office. Once we enter the exam room, we spill our symptoms all over the office; “I can’t breathe”, “my throat hurts”, “my head hurts”, “I FEEL AWFUL!”. But, the way you feel is not an emotion. It’s how your body feels and it feels awful.
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Comstock Historic Preservation Weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 4:17pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun May 19 2013 .
May 17, 2013 - 5:30pm
Event Date:
May 18, 2013 - 5:30pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2013 - 5:30pm Discover the hidden gems of Virginia City by attending: the Parties of the Year 2013 Kickoff on May 17 at 5:30 pm, the Children's Comstock Chorus production May 18 at 1:00 pm, and taking the self-guided tour of the mansions, commercial buildings and historic sites throughout the weekend. Call 847-0975 for more information.
Dirt Divas Split a Pair in U10 Carson Girls Softball Action
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 3:25pmThe U10 Michael Hohl Motor Company/Shawn Nolan Painting Dirt Divas scored the winning run in the bottom of the 4th inning in girls softball action last Thursday night against the CarsonTahoe Marine/Safe-At-Home Pet Sitting Royal Crush by a score of 10-9.
The Royal Crush pitching was handled by: Makenzie Valentine – 9 runs on 1 hit, 14walks and 3 strikeouts; and by Lexi Fox – 1 run on 1 hit, 1 walk and 1 strikeout. The Dirt Divas pitchers were: Jocelyn Foster – 8 runs on 5 hits, 8 walks and 6 strikeouts, and Shannen vonDuering – 1 run on no hits, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts.
Aha Moment Tour 2013
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 1:11pm
PJ Degross, founder of the webofsupport.com, gets ready for her interview for the 2013 Aha Moment Tour this morning at the Carson City Library. The mobile TV studio will be in town today and tomorrow (May 13 & 14) - recording Americans' aha moments in a 20-city and 7,300-mile tour. The public is invited to drop by at the library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or go to mutualofomaha.com/aha for more information.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/NevadaPhotoSource.com
Summer kickoff party on Sunday at Boys and Girls Club in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 12:08pmEvent Date:
May 19, 2013 - 11:00am
The Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada will hold a kickoff Carson City summer party on Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The free community barbecue will feature a Bounce house, games and activities, parent membership orientations and discounted memberships.
The Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada is located at 1870 Russell Way in Carson City.
See the flier below.
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AAA to honor Carson City fire personnel Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:24amEvent Date:
May 17, 2013 - 11:00am
CARSON CITY – It’s AAA to the rescue. The membership-based organization known for its century-old roadside assistance will honor local rescue and emergency personnel during a party scheduled for May 17 at its Carson City location.
The event is slated for 11am to 3pm at 2901 S. Carson St. (between the Super 8 motel and Dodge dealership off Highway 395 on the south end of town.)
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Washoe School Tax Bill Proceeds Without Amendment
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:51am
A show of hands in support of AB46 at the Assembly Ways and Means Committee on May 13, 2013. Photo by David Bobzien / Instagram
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Murphy the 'miracle dog' left for dead is adopted
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 8:40am
Murphy the miracle dog was adopted by Honey Tapley and family on Thursday, May 9.
Honey was one of the good samaritans who stopped to help him after he had been hit on Highway 50 in Mound House and left for dead.
Firefighters respond to Highway 50 brush fire near Spooner Summit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/12/2013 - 4:48pmCarson City, Douglas County and Lake Tahoe area firefighters were called to a brush fire Sunday afternoon up Highway 50, about halfway from Spooner Summit.
The fire was reported at around 4:35 p.m. on the valley side, with fire crews accessing from the eastbound lane and entering from the south side, according to dispatch. Initial reports are that it may be a burn pile that spread. However Carson Now reader Donna Angell says that's not the case.
More information as it becomes available.
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UNR's Black Rock Press Publishes Poetry Book by Local Teacher
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/12/2013 - 1:48pm
Event Date:
June 11, 2013 - 7:30pm Minden resident Krista Lukas has published her debut poetry collection "Fans of My Unconscious." She will read from her collection at two venues in June: the Mile High Jazz Band’s Jazz and Poetry event at Comma Coffee in Carson City on June 11, 7:30 p.m., and the Ventana Sierra Advanced Writers Conference at Western Nevada College in Carson City on June 14 at 6:30 p.m.
The book is published by The Black Rock Press, University of Nevada, Reno, 2013.
Children's choir gives voice to historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad season
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/12/2013 - 11:27amA 60-second radio spot sung by the Sierra Nevada Children's Choir will be used as part of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad 2013 advertising campaign.
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Donation Based Yoga Studio
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/12/2013 - 9:50amStudio 403 Yoga Carson City's first donation based Yoga Studio.
College Baseball: WNC takes region championship
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 05/11/2013 - 3:50pmThere are few teams that can compete with one that allows just a single run in three tournament games. Western Nevada College pitchers completed a dominant Region 18 baseball tournament performance with a 6-0 championship victory against College of Southern Nevada on Saturday in Henderson.
“Our guys were ready to play,” said WNC coach D.J. Whittemore. “They earned it. They grinded it out all year, and they kept believing in one another and themselves.’
Wildcats’ right-hander Philip Belding tossed a four-hit gem to provide WNC with its third straight complete-game pitching effort.
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Carson City road report for May 13-19
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/11/2013 - 1:39pmHere is the Carson City road maintenance and construction report for the week of May 13-19.
Beginning Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17, Lompa Lane will be closed between Highway 50 East and Menlo Drive.
Detours will be marked. In addition, the JAC bus routes 2A and 2B will be re-routed to follow the detour route and the bus stops on Lompa Lane and Menlo Drive will be temporarily closed during the road closure.
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Bike to Work Week 2013
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 3:06pmArticle originally appearing on Muscle Powered by Jeff Potter.
We have a full week of fun scheduled next week starting with the Bike to Work Week Corporate Challenge.
Carson City restaurant and food inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 11:00amThe following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending May 10, 2013.
Inspections include restaurants and take-out restaurants; bar and lounge facilities; retail food producers; a mobile food truck and an inspection of a motel.
See the full report below.
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Carson City residents have chance to make commercial about life-changing moments
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 11:30amWrapping up filming in Sacramento this week, the Mutual of Omaha Aha Moment Tour arrives in Carson City Monday and Tuesday, May 13-14. Locals will have an opportunity to land a national television commercial spot if they're able to articulate a moment in their life that was truly life-changing.
Traveling more than 7,300 miles, four crewmembers will tour in a custom built 34-foot Airstream trailer designed as a mobile video recording studio. Participants who share their personal aha moments may be featured in a new 30-second television ad, which will begin airing in spring 2014.
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New Lincoln County rock art finds celebrated at Nevada State Museum May 23
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 10:45am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Wed May 22 2013 .
May 22, 2013 - 6:30pm Something very old is something really new at the Nevada State Museum. To celebrate Archeological Awareness and Historical Preservation Month in May, the Carson City museum’s Frances Humphrey lecture series hosts archaeologist Mark Giambastiani, who will share new Nevada discoveries of artifacts dating at least 10,000 years old. His presentation “Recent Rock Art and Archaeological Discoveries in Lincoln County” is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23.
AAUW presents scholarships
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 9:24am
The American Association of University Women, Capital Branch is pleased to announce that Clarissa Muñoz, a student at Carson High, and Annie Sanchez, who attends Dayton High, are the 2013 recipients of AAUW scholarships. Clarissa will graduate in June and plans to attend UNR majoring in pharmaceuticals. Annie will graduate from Dayton High in May and will begin her college at WNC. From there she plans to earn a BS as a nutritionist and then attend medical school.
Stargaze at Washoe Lake State Park on May 11
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:41amDiscover the wonders of star and planet gazing. Astronomy experts Jay Lawson and Adam Kremers will set up high powered telescopes to view the moons of Jupiter, the Milky Way galaxy and many other fascinating objects in the night sky.
WHAT: Stargaze Program
WHEN: Saturday, May 11 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Participants will meet at the overflow boat area.
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