Northern Nevada Briefly 7/31

Class of 1979's 30-year reunion tonight

The Carson High School Class of 1979 30-year reunion is tonight at Mo and Sluggo's, 110 W. Telegraph St. The band "Bad Intent" will begin playing at 7 p.m. in Telegraph Square. There is a

no-host bar and the event is open to the public.

Former city manager, Linda Ritter to retire

Linda Ritter, who worked as city manager for Carson City for a number of years before switching to part time to get involved in special projects, retires Saturday.

Ritter, who was city manager from June 2003 to February 2007, said Thursday her agreement when she left full time employment was that she would stay for 18 months to help the transition to a new city manager and to work on projects that she felt were important, like the city's 2009-10 Business Plan presented to the board of supervisors earlier this month.

She said she will continue to work on the project as a volunteer.

"There will be no real change in what I'm doing. It will be pretty seamless," Ritter said.

Sertoma football book program gets started

The Carson Sertoma Club's annual football book program to raise funds for Carson children with hearing and speech problems, cancer and diabetes is under way.

Those who purchase a book for $20 receive a square for each of the 16 Monday Night Football games and an opportunity to win $50 weekly, based on the final score of the game.

Books may be purchased at Q's Restaurant, Decades Bar and Grill, Pip Printing or by calling Frank Taylor at 885-7579.

Airport Authority seats applicants for open seats

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from those interested in serving approximately 1-16 hours per month on the Carson City Airport Board. This committee oversees all matters pertaining to the Carson City Airport.

There are three positions open for four-year terms which will expire in October 2013. The board of supervisors will interview and appoint qualified persons to the board.

The openings on the Airport Authority are for:

a) Fixed base operator

b) Industrial: Must be a manufacturer in the Carson City Industrial Airpark, but not a fixed base operator

c) Citizen at large

Applications will be accepted until Sept. 15. All applications submitted to this office for this position will be considered public information.

Volunteer applications may be obtained from the city Web site www.carson-city.nv.us or by calling 887-2100.

September declared Candy Dance Month

The festivities kick off on Sept. 6, with a concert presented by Genoa businesses. The concert will be held in Genoa Town Park and will feature The Trey Stone Band. The concert begins at 5 p.m.

On Sept. 13, a chocolate and wine event will be held from 4-7 p.m. in Genoa Town Park. People can listen to music by The Old West Trio, enjoy a glass of wine by Tahoe Ridge Winery and taste Genoa's famous homemade fudge.

On Sept. 19, Suds and Duds event will take place at the Genoa Ba where visitors can see the new Candy Dance shirts that have been created while enjoying an ice cold glass of beer.

On Sept. 26 and 27 the 89th Annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts and Crafts Faire will be in full swing. Visitors can shop the juried arts and crafts booths, enjoy a variety of food and drink and take the kids around to all the activity booths.

On Sept. 26 at 4 p.m., take part in the Dinner Dance featuring "Candy Dancin" music by the Comstock Cowboys and a dinner catered by Trimmer Ranch One. Cost for this evening is $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger. For more information, call 782-8696.

Workshops planned on proposed Carson bear law

Public workshops are planned in August on a measure intended to reduce garbage-foraging bears in Carson City.

The proposal is modeled after a similar bear-proof container law in Douglas County.

It requires that after a first incident of a bear getting into garbage, a resident will receive a written or verbal warning.

After a second incident within two years, a resident can either acquire a bear-proof trash can or face a mandatory citation.

Another incident after that within two year carries a potential fine of not less than $100.

The workshops will be held Tuesday at the Carson City sheriff's office; Wednesday at Western Nevada College; Aug. 11 at the Community Center and Aug. 12 at the Carson City School District. All workshops start at 6:30 p.m.

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