The Carson City Leadership Class of 2009 would like to thank the following for contributing to our class project of restructuring the Veterans Planter at the Lone Mountain Cemetery: Basalite, A&K Earth Movers, Manhard Consulting, Lumos & Associates, Dayton Valley Floral, The LED Light Inc, Arrowhead Products, Creelman Insurance Services, Autumn Funeral Homes, Geeks of Nevada, Jewels Benefits Inc, Earl Wilkins/Valic Financial, Vital Signs, and The Artisan Cafe.
If the thought of holiday cookies already has you planning your diet for the new year, take a deep breath and remember that a cookie on its own is a relatively minor dietary sin (small and already portion controlled).
Between kindly neighbors, generous officemates and your own seasonal baking lust, it's easy to get overwhelmed by cookies during the holidays. What to do with all the cookies that don't get gobbled up right away?
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) - Struggling to pair wine with your Thanksgiving spread? Consider looking to that jiggling cylinder of cranberry sauce - or even your horn of plenty centerpiece - for inspiration.
Our garden really starts in early January, when the seed catalogues start coming and we start dreaming. We want to try every new seed, especially winter squash and tomatoes, but so many varieties don't do well here at all. We read all the fine print. How long to maturity? Is it good for baking? Sauces?
Look around: We can't afford this bill
What's more fun than spending a few hours reminiscing with a longtime friend and former co-worker? It's when that person has returned to Carson City after an absence of 14 years and a distance of about 3,000 miles.
I'm among the many national and state political observers who are wondering whether Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada faces an uphill re-election battle next year. I'll answer that question with a movie title: Definitely, maybe.
The Nevada Appeal's "Silver Dollar" and "Wooden Nickel" feature recognizes positive achievements from the capital region and, when warranted, points out others that missed the mark.
Simply stated, staying the course doesn't mean driving with blinders. Investors should monitor their portfolios regularly to determine if they support and respond to their financial goals.
Nearly five years ago, ElectraTherm was a fledgling company founded by a former drag racer who toyed with the idea from his Carson City garage of capturing the wasted heat from car engines.
Tonya Champa has joined the Nevada Appeal as a media marketing consultant.
Jimmy G's has ribbon cutting Carson City's Jimmy G's Cigar Bar staged a ribbon cutting event Thursday night, attracting a few dozen people to the bar at 311 N Carson St.
Business licenses issued in Carson City as of Nov. 6: Benitez Margie, 1409 Parkland Ave., new general business, Margie Benitez, owner.
In coins there are a few factors that help decide the value of a coin. The date and mint mark determine how many were made and the rarity factor, but the grade could be considered the most important. Modern coin grading is based on a 70 point scale, 1 being the lowest and 70 being the highest. In many cases one point higher in grading can increase a coins price by multiples.
An extra-dark gingerbread crust and dark chocolate glaze make these miniature pumpkin tarts a rich rethinking of the classic Thanksgiving dessert. If desired, accompany them with lightly sweetened whipped cream.
The Carson Nugget Steakhouse will host its monthly winemakers dinner at 5 p.m. Monday.
Thanksgiving being a family holiday and hopefully shared with family and friends, Karen and I have put our heads together to come up with some new ideas for your table.
Carson City Business Licenses, as of July 31:
On Nov. 6, Nevada Appeal reporter Sandi Hoover chronicled the Carson Nugget's report to the Board of Supervisors of an ambitious vision to develop about eight acres of their parking lots behind the main street casino.
Area Realtors receive industry awards
Howdy folks! As a brief introduction, I am a second generation CPA, born and raised in Carson City. My grandfather, Ed Bullis, was a local businessman who, among other things, founded KPTL radio.
From his Carson City laundromat, Paul Gould said he can remember the days when he would have customers from 7 a.m. until he closed at night. Nowadays, he said he's lucky to see someone drag a load of dirty cloths into his store by the afternoon.
Serving a healthy Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to mean giving up that pumpkin pie or those buttery sweet potatoes. But it does involve making some trade-offs.
Preparing Thanksgiving dinner is enough of a pressure cooker, never mind having to do on-the-fly math to get it right. Here are all the numbers you need to have a safe, worry-free and delicious Turkey Day dinner.
You knew those Ding Dongs, candy bars and strips of bacon weren't good for you. But now comes a study suggesting that junk food may be addictive in the same way as heroin or cocaine.
My family shares a love of tradition, as well as a propensity to celiac disease. Being gluten-intolerant doesn't slow us down in the pursuit of pie, or the perfect stuffing for turkey. My daughter Audrey, in particular, loves the Thanksgiving ritual and meal, and urges her siblings to attend our celebration every year, though they are flung far and wide. She is the true believer who helps us remember what is important in life.
I am a Nevadan, born and raised in Carson City, who is currently deployed to Iraq with the U.S. Army. As I write this, I'm seeing the news of the tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas.
After a lifetime of hard work, no older American deserves to spend their later years struggling with medical bills, foregoing or cutting prescription drugs to make them last or avoiding preventative or basic care because they can't afford the out-of-pocket costs. That is why AARP has been fighting so hard to ensure older Americans are getting the health care coverage they deserve.
Silver dollar: To Kids in Transition and its director Jeannette Famoso, who is organizing a drive for coats, hats and gloves for area schoolchildren.
Now that Afghanistan's tainted election has been resolved in favor of President Karzai, President Obama must now decide whether to send all or some of the 40,000 additional combat troops that have been requested by his hand-picked military commander, Gen. Stanley McChrystal.
WASHINGTON - With the technology industry looking on, the Supreme Court on Monday will explore what types of inventions should be eligible for a patent in a pivotal case that could undermine such legal protections for software.
NEW YORK - First it was books. Now it's DVDs.
Business licenses issued in Carson City as of Oct. 26
Over the last two decades, the Internet has spurred a new craze: online auctions. But, there are advantages to doing business the old-fashioned way with an established business.
Nevada State Bank Economist Jeff Thredgold will be the featured speaker at a breakfast forum Nov. 18.
Remember the old days - OK, several years ago - when you used your phone just to make calls? Now the idea of a phone that can't send e-mails, download songs, record video, take photos or surf the Internet seems quaint.
Remember that old saying, "Go from the ridiculous to the sublime?" Seems to me (one of the so-called greatest generation) we have gone from the almost sublime to utmost ridiculous.
We are in the middle of the worst depression in Nevada's history. We need strong leadership to reinvent our economic system and help us recover.
So, is Gov. Jim Gibbons toast? In a general election held today ... yeah. But in the Republican primary next June? Not so fast.
Final design plans for landscaping Phase I of the Carson City Freeway are progressing. The design consultant has been hired and the kickoff meeting is set. The design plans, specifications and contracts for Phase I will be ready for implementation in 2010.
Last month India and China signed a major agreement on combating climate change, and the government of the Maldives held an underwater cabinet meeting to sign a document calling on all countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (The Maldives are diverting a significant portion of tourist revenues to a savings account to be used to buy a new homeland when sea-level rise as a result of global warming, leaves the entire nation without any land to stand on.)
Fernley's city government is being turned into a farce by a small group of dissatisfied residents who oppose several councilmen and the decisions they have made.
Enjoy the tastes of wine and nibbles of cheese and crackers at the Bella Fiore Wine Shop (224 S. Carson St., across from the Firkin & Fox Restaurant) hosted by Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Auxiliary, 4-7 p.m. Sunday.
Roast chicken with olives and lemon is a Moroccan specialty, and this simple version is a personal favorite. And you don't need a tagine, the distinctive North African clay roasting pot with a conical top, to achieve tasty results.
These simple but well-seasoned lamb chops are a weeknight kitchen dream. They are packed with flavor thanks to a quick toasting of cumin seeds and peppercorns used for the rub.
These recipes are a result of Molly's and my celebratory acknowledgement of my upcoming trip to Spain. Life experiences seem to share an inevitable connection, either directly or indirectly, to food. A trip to Spain is easily an anticipated culinary and cultural adventure.
