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Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio to Announce Endorsement In U.S. Senate Race This Week
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 7:56pmCARSON CITY – State Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio said today he will make an endorsement in the neck-and-neck U.S. Senate race within the next few days.
GOP State Treasurer Candidate, Treasurer’s Office Accuse Each Other Of Playing Politics
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 6:08pmCARSON CITY – Republican state treasurer candidate Steve Martin said today the Democratic incumbent is playing politics by delaying a discussion involving an unprecedented $50 million investment loss until after the Nov. 2 general election.
Nugget Project developer CEO resigns
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 4:32pmRick Oshinski has resigned at CEO of P3 Development Inc. of Sacramento, the firm picked to develop the Nugget Project. But he will still be close by.
In a letter to his colleagues, Oshinski said he was leaving the company to return to his former home of Carson City to join the law firm of Scarpello & Huss, Ltd.
Offsite Data Depot Adds Secure, Climate-Controlled Vault Storage Services for Northern NV Businesses, Individuals
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 3:09pmOffsite Data Depot Adds Secure, Climate-Controlled Vault Storage to Roster of Services for Northern Nevada Businesses
OurTown: Get your flu shots
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 9:22amCortney Bloomer from the Carson City Department of Health and Human Services talks about free flu vaccinations.
Mother arrested for leaving son alone in filthy home for 12 days
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/04/2010 - 5:08pmA Carson City woman was arrested Friday afternoon after deputies found her high-school-aged son had been left alone for 12 days in a home filled with trash and pet waste, but little food.
Kelly Pray, 34, was arrested for gross misdemeanor child neglect.
Deputies were alerted by school officials who were suspicious of the boy being absent from class. What they found at the home in the 3000 block of Sunrise Drive left them fighting for air to keep from vomiting.
Brewery Arts Center in Carson City names John Shelton as Executive Director
Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/01/2010 - 8:28amCarson City's primary arts service organization has a new executive director. John M. Shelton was hired this week by the board of directors as the Brewery Art Center's leader and executive director.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss ice rink for upcoming season
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/30/2010 - 1:12pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will consider a proposal to operate the Arlington Square Ice Rink for another season at the board's Oct. 7 meeting.
According to the staff summary, "This request is to expend $192,730 from the General Fund to support the operations of the Arlington Square Ice Rink for the 2010-2011 season. Staff is estimating that the ice skating rink will bring in $86,475; therefore the net subsidy will be $106,255."
Freida Carbery Named Nevada Prevention Fellow
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/30/2010 - 1:40amFreida Carbery of Dayton has been named Nevada Prevention Fellow. As an organizer for the Dayton Food Bank through the Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey counties, Carbery has engaged dozens of community volunteers in the region.
State Lawmaker Plans To Continue Mission In 2011 To Combat Child Prostitution In Nevada
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/29/2010 - 6:24pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – State Assemblyman John Hambrick has requested four bills for the 2011 session to continue with his mission of eliminating child prostitution in Nevada.
Carson Valley Inn and Bodines casinos aim for $15,000 donation to Carson Tahoe Cancer Center
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/29/2010 - 5:24pmFor the last six years, the Carson Valley Inn has been the site of the Bunko for Breast Cancer fundraiser — a boisterous evening of fun that raises five figures each year for services to cancer patients in the Carson/Douglas area and beyond.
Carson City Center/Nugget Project: Digesting the details
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Wed, 09/29/2010 - 8:45amMonday's Advisory Committee Meeting included a lot of new details about the Nugget Project that we are still looking through.
For those who haven't seen the presentation by P3 Development, you can read it here.
I think they made the best pitch for this project so far, and showed that this somewhat scaled-down version is at least close to being feasible, given the revenue constraints requested by members of the Board of Supervisors.
Nevada Attorney General To Hold Statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Summit
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/28/2010 - 12:18pmAttorney General Catherine Cortez Masto will hold the first statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Summit in Las Vegas on Friday, bringing together over 120 people from around the state to address the issue of domestic violence deaths in Nevada.
The summit will take place at the Suncoast Hotel Casino, 9090 Alta Drive, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Business Group Sees Tax Hike On Horizon, Opposes Idea Of Major Overhaul Of Nevada Revenue Structure
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/28/2010 - 11:04amBy Nevada News Bureau staff
CARSON CITY – The head of Nevada’s Retail Association says a tax increase will likely be needed to balance the state budget next year, and expanding the sales tax to include at least some services is one place to look.
Flu shots offered at Dayton Food Pantry
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/28/2010 - 4:05amFlu shots for anyone over 6 months of age, and commodities food distribution for those in need from Dayton, Silver City and Stagecoach takes place at the Dayton Food Pantry at 4 Enterprise Way and Highway 50 in Dayton on Oct. 21, between noon and 5 p.m.
Health and Human Services recommends that everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine. On Oct. 21 only, between noon and 5pm, Carson Health nurses will be able to provide the following types of flu shots at the Dayton Food Pantry at 4 Enterprise Way:
State Attorney General Defends Record, Denies Playing Politics Under Fire from Opponents
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 3:55pmCARSON CITY – Catherine Cortez Masto points to a number of accomplishments in her first term as attorney general, from reducing methamphetamine production in Nevada to cracking down on mortgage fraud, all while having to live with major budget cuts and fewer staff.
Carson City animal shelter gets a facelift from chamber leadership class
Submitted by editor on Sat, 09/25/2010 - 1:06pmCarson City Animal Services received a makeover on Saturday thanks to more than two dozen volunteers.
Through the Carson City Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class 2010, this top dog group put up fences, pounded nails and laid down coats of paint, sprucing up the Butti Way animal shelter.
With 17 Leadership Carson City class members present and student volunteers from Western Nevada College, the overhaul is designed to revamp the adoption area by adding new fences, outdoor furniture and dog-friendly shelters.
Nevada Secretary Of State Says Overseas Voters Benefitting From New Technology
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/22/2010 - 1:46pmBy Nevada News Bureau staff
CARSON CITY – With less than four weeks to go before early voting begins for the Nov. 2 general election, military and civilian voters located overseas are already taking advantage of a new online system that verifies their marked ballots have been received by local election officials.
Local author to sign books and limited-edition prints during Street Vibrations
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/21/2010 - 11:43pmAuthor Karel Ancona-Henry will be on hand to sign copies of "Irish Flame's Biker & Travel Guide to Nevada,"as well as limited edition prints, at two locations during Street Vibrations and Thunder on the Comstock.
Appearances and displays will be in Virginia City at Thunder on the Comstock inside the Ponderosa Saloon, beginning Thursday at 2 p.m., Friday at 11 a.m., Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. And at the Road Rider of Reno, 2187 Market Street, Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Online Services Free Seminar Hosted by Reno Sparks Chamber
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/21/2010 - 2:12pmJonathan Denwood, owner of Digital Delirium, will share his insight and personal experience with using some of today's more popular free or inexpensive online business support services to save individuals and businesses time and money. During the 90-minute presentation, Denwood will present his insight about online business tools that include Google Voice, Freshbooks, Skype and others. For information and registration visit digital-delirium.net/copywriter/or call (775) 297-4184.
Community Pledges Support for Military Families and Veterans During Community Covenant Ceremony
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/20/2010 - 11:33amThe sacrifices of military families and veterans — past, present and future — are recognized and valued in Lyon County.
That message was delivered in many ways during a “Military Community Covenant” signing ceremony last week during Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey’s September meeting. Community leaders from throughout Lyon County were on hand to sign a “community covenant” that promises Lyon County communities and State and local groups will work together to increase support to the area’s military families and veterans.
Utility Telephone to Acquire Minden-based WPTI Telecom
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/19/2010 - 7:57pmUtility Telephone, Inc. will acquire the customer base and network assets of Minden-based DSL and VoIP provider WPTI Telecom, LLC.
Under the terms of the agreement, Utility will acquire customers throughout the Reno, Carson City and Douglas-county markets, and will add a substantial DSL footprint to Utility’s existing Nevada network which includes a 2.5 Gigabit-per-second fiber-optic network linking Reno, Carson City and Fernley.
Carson City car enthusiasts show and shine for cancer-stricken teen
Submitted by editor on Sat, 09/18/2010 - 3:47amFriday night shined in all shapes, sizes and hearts for McKenna Mitchell, a Carson City teen stricken with bone cancer. While McKenna wasn't able to attend because of chemotherapy treatments, Carson City put on a car show the 14-year-old girl would be proud of. The event was held at Kragen-O'Reilly's.
There were 66 entries in the Show and Shine, with all proceeds going to help McKenna's family with medical costs, according to organizers Holly and Kenson Seymour.
The winners of the Show and Shine, picked by employees of Kragen-O'Reilly's on North Carson Street are:
Nevada State Treasurer's Office Announces New College Savings Offering
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/16/2010 - 2:10pmNevada News Bureau staff
CARSON CITY – Nevada parents along with their counterparts across the country will soon have a new option to save for their children’s college education.
Tahoe ski deal: Diamond Peak season pass sale ending soon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/15/2010 - 3:58pmLAKE TAHOE — There are a couple weeks left to get Diamond Peak 2010/11 season passes at the Early Bird Rate.
Save 20 percent off the regular rate by taking advantage of this special deal plus get exclusive Diamond Peak season passholder discounts on third party vendors. Buy a season pass for as low as $295 (mid-week Adult resident rate) until the end of September.
Calling in the Troops!!! The Salvation Army Carson City Benefit Concert Featuring the Concord Brass Band
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/13/2010 - 4:01pmThe Carson City Corps is pleased to Welcome The Salvation Army Concord Brass Band!!!
Tickets may be purchased at:
The Salvation Army Corps-661 Colorado St.
The Salvation Army Thrift Store-180 E. Winnie Ln.
Play Your Own Music-1213 S. Carson St.
Comma Coffee-312 S. Carson St.
$10 for adults
$5 Seniors and Children
Children under 5 are free
Chromalloy lays off 91 Carson City positions
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/10/2010 - 2:20pmChromalloy Gas Turbine Corporation in Carson City has eliminated 12 full time and 79 contract employees, for a total of 91 people who have gotten their pink slips, officials confirmed today.
"To remain competitive, Chromalloy makes ongoing adjustments to our work force based on the business climate. The company announced a reduction of 79 contractor positions at our Carson City facility two weeks ago. Today we notified 12 full-time staff that their positions have been eliminated," said Cathy Gedvilas, spokesperson for Chromalloy.
Development Of Next State Budget Under Way
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/10/2010 - 1:52pmSean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada state agencies and public education have submitted budgets calling for nearly $8 billion in spending for the upcoming two years, about $3 billion more than what is expected to be available with current tax revenues.
Lyon and Storey plant 'Seeds of Hope for Prevention, Treatment and Recovery'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/10/2010 - 5:34amSeptember is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, and Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey is celebrating the month by “planting the seeds of hope” that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people do recover.
Dayton Valley Days Benefits Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 10:56pmDayton Valley Days on September 18 and 19 will be more than a fun family event. The annual street fair will also benefit several local nonprofits that add to the quality of life in the Dayton Valley.
One of those nonprofits is Central Lyon Youth Connections (CLYC), an organization that offers a number of free programs to enhance positive youth development. Director Michele Watkins explained that CLYC includes Project Success, Volunteer Connections, Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws and service learning projects.
Improving School Success: