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Northern Nevada bugs: These insects don't bite, instead they slide in and cause a stink
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 12:54pmRecently, I received a photo of a stink bug that I suspected was the invasive brown marmorated stink bug. However, the insect seemed to be more charcoal gray than the typical brown color. Insects can look very different not only at different stages of development but also when found in different areas.
Gardening and the inimitable sumacs, aka 'Skunkbrush' of Northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 11:05amMy gardening clothes stink and I’m a happy woman! I’ve been pruning a Rhus trilobata, commonly called skunkbush sumac. Its name tells the story. I should have left my malodorous garments outside rather than carrying that pungent scent into the house. Oh well, I don’t care. I’m happy because I’m pruning. It takes so little to put a smile on my face.
JoAnne Skelly column: Worm composting in the house or garage
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 12:15pmRed wriggler worms are decomposing work horses. They eat paper and food scraps turning them into compost, a nutrient-rich material for plants.
I asked Cory at The Greenhouse Project to share a worm composting method. He suggests a 3-bin method, starting with plastic bins approximately 1-1/2 feet by 2-1/2 feet. The boxes are shallow, because worms are surface-dwellers and prefer to live in the top six inches of bedding material.
My Place wants to be Your Place in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 8:43amLong overdue, there’s a new place in Carson City that will be able to comfortably house visitors — and that means friends and family who want to stay more than a few days in your place — in a comfortable home-like setting. You know what Ben Franklin said about visitors staying more than three days: “Fish and visitors stink after three days.”
Column: Stepping into the wild horse debate, one hoof at a time
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 9:44amAmerican founding father Benjamin Franklin is credited with having once said, "The first mistake made in politics is getting into it."
Here in Northern Nevada, the same could be said about jumping feet first into the debate over the Silver State's population of wild horses, an emotionally-charged, hot-button topic if there ever was one.
Farewell
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 1:12pmFinally the Nevada Appeal includes my name and the statements I made at a Board meeting. I have not had this much attention in the last four years.
The article had tidbits from my statement, here is a more complete version:
Politics is held in an arena, where punches are thrown. I have been in the boxing ring earlier in my life; knocked out cold, my opponent had the best left hook. My nose has been re-arranged a few times. I can take a punch.
Nevada Day Beard Contest winners 2015
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/31/2015 - 8:18pmSean Miller of Carson City took home Best Overall Beard at the annual Nevada Day beard contest Saturday following the parade.
Beard enthusiasts came from all over the state to compete in Carson City's annual tradition where there are 9 different categories. According to competition veterans this is one of the nation's best beard contests.
"I have been to the nationals and Sacramento's beard contest, but Carson City's gets bigger and better every year," said three-time Salt and Pepper division winner, Ken Swiff.
The winners for this year's competition are as follows:
Outdoors with Don Q: 2015 fishing season opens Saturday at some Lyon County waters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/11/2015 - 4:21pmThis is an annual reminder for fishing in nearby waters: Saturday, February 14 is the opening day of the 2015 fishing seasons for the following waters in Lyon County:
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fall fishing report for week of Oct. 15
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 7:55amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Oct. 15-21, 2014.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Oct. 1
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/01/2014 - 8:38amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Oct. 1-7, 2014.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of July 16
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/16/2014 - 8:33amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of July 16, 2014.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for June 11-17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/11/2014 - 9:44amHere 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 June 11, 2014.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of May 7-13
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/06/2014 - 4:09pmHere 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 7-13, 2014.
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 - 9:20amHere 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.
Outdoors with Don Q: 2014 fishing seasons open Feb. 8
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/31/2014 - 10:44amThis is an annual reminder for fishing in nearby waters: Feb. 8 is the opening day of the 2014 fishing seasons for the following waters in Lyon County:
Don Q's weekly Nevada and Sierra fishing report for Aug. 14-20
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 9:10amHere 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 Aug. 14-20.
Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of July 24
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/24/2013 - 8:18amANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (http://www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing varies from day to day, with some days being good, while others being slow. Best time of day is from about 6:00 am to 10:30 am and then again after the shadows start to hit the water in late afternoon.
Best conditions seem to be with a 5 to 10 mph breeze, putting a small chop on the water.
A few fish are being taken with small dry flies, mostly yellow in color, but most of the luck is still coming with nymphs below an indicator or dry fly.
Don Q's fishing report for the week of May 30
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 5:30amHere 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 30.
Water$ense Toilets
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 2:13pmIn regards to you story about the EPA's WaterSense project.
The EPA has some wonderful ideas. They also seem to have some crackpot ideas, too.
Outdoors with Don Q: 2012 fishing seasons open February 11
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 8:47pmFebruary 11 is the opening day of the 2012 fishing seasons for the following waters in Lyon County:
01. The Fort Churchill Cooling Ponds, near Wabuska.
02. Applicable open waters (Bass Pond, Beaver Slough, Crappie Pond, Hinkson Slough, North Pond and the Walker River), all on the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area (MVWMA), near Yerington.
All of the waters listed above will close on Sept. 30.
If you are interested in fishing at any of those waters on Opening Day, here is some miscellaneous information:
Fort Churchill Cooling Ponds:
Fishing report for Aug. 24-31
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 1:13pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — Here is this week's fishing report for the week of Aug. 24-31. The fishing report covers lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Nevada and California fishing report for May 18-25
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/18/2011 - 12:15amHere is the Northern Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon fishing report for the week of May 18-25:
Column: 2011 fishing seasons open February 12 in Lyon County
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 1:31amThis Saturday, Feb. 12, is the opening day of the 2011 fishing seasons for the following waters in Lyon County:
— The Fort Churchill Cooling Ponds, near Wabuska.
— Applicable open waters (Bass Pond, Beaver Slough, Crappie Pond, Hinkson Slough, North Pond and the Walker River), all on the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area (MVWMA), near Yerington.
All of the waters listed above will close on Sept. 30. If you are interested in fishing at any of those waters on Opening Day, here is some miscellaneous information:
Fort Churchill Cooling Ponds:
Carson City Supervisors approve funding for ice rink
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/21/2010 - 12:49pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors today approved $106,255 plus a 5 percent contingency to fund the Arlington Square ice rink for the coming season.
Parks and Recreation Director Roger Moellendorf said they are looking at leasing to own the ice rink equipment this year, thus reducing the cost for future years, and the contingency was requested to account for the additional costs.
The item was originally discussed two weeks ago and postponed because the supervisors preferred the ice rink be funded through redevelopment funds rather than the general fund.
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."
Republican Party to File Ethics Complaints Against Secretary of State Ross Miller and State Treasurer Kate Marshall
Submitted by on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 11:41amThe state Republican party has confirmed it will be filing an ethics complaint against Secretary of State Ross Miller and state Treasurer Kate Marshall alleging the improper use of publicly funded web pages, phone lines and state employees for their respective reelection campaigns.
“The Nevada Republican party is moving forward with an ethics complaint,” confirmed Ciara Turns, Communications Director for the state party. “We look forward to the ethics commission completing an investigation into these improper actions.”