Open burning season coming up in Carson City
The Carson City Fire Department will allow open burning from Oct. 17-Nov. 15.
The purpose of the open burn period is to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of accumulated weeds and yard debris. In order to make this a safe endeavor for those involved, the department will require a burn permit with a valid permit number before burning will be allowed.
Permit applications are currently available at the following locations:
All Carson City fire stations when personnel are present - subject to emergency response:
• Station 1/Headquarters at 777 S Stewart St., Mon.-Fri.,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Station 2 at 2400 College Parkway, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Station 3 at 4649 Snyder Ave., 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Online at www.carson-city.nv.us/Index.aspx?page=268
Permit applications become valid after obtaining a permit number at least one day prior to burn.
For more information, call 887-2210, ext. 2.
Six Mile Canyon Road closure updated
Six Mile Canyon Road will be closed to all traffic through Monday.
Storey County Public Works crews were delayed in completing the bridge project due to the storm this week. Motorists should plan to use an alternate route of travel during this time.
For more information, call the Storey County Public Works Office at 847-0958.
It's a Girl Thang to close on Mondays
The owner of It's a Girl Thang consignment shop will be closed on Mondays for the winter season. For more information, call 885-2910.
Energy-saving tips offered
Winter arrives on Dec. 21, but the cold temperatures have already started to make appearances. How can you stay warm and comfortable this winter without running up high energy bills? Chad Piekarz, an energy efficiency expert with NV Energy, offers these tips for taking control of power costs.
• Set your thermostat at 58 degrees during the day and while you're asleep. For mornings and evenings, the setting should be no higher than 68 degrees. Each degree above 68 can increase your energy bill by up to 2 percent.
• Have your furnace professionally serviced every two years. This can reduce your energy consumption by up to 5 percent. In addition, change your furnace air filters monthly during the heating season so your furnace will operate more efficiently. And install a programmable thermostat so your furnace won't be running at the wrong times.
• Avoid using electric space heaters if possible. It costs about three times more to heat a home with electricity instead of natural gas. If the primary source of heat in your home is electric, use low wattage space heaters rather than conventional baseboard electric heaters that require more juice.
• Inspect the insulation levels in your attic and on your duct system. Heat loss occurs rapidly in a home if the insulation is inadequate. An R-38 insulation value is ideal in attic areas, and duct systems should be insulated with at least R-6 value insulation.
• Use ceiling fans to move warm air down toward the floor. In most homes, a low-speed clockwise rotation will pull cold air up and push warm air back down without creating a cool breeze.
For more winter conservation tips, visit NVEnergy.com.
Carson City has openings on 9-1-1 advisory board
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from those who may be interested in serving on the 9-1-1 Surcharge Advisory Committee. There are three positions open for two-year terms to expire Dec. 31, 2011.
Applicants must be a resident of Carson City, possess knowledge concerning telephone systems for reporting emergencies and not be an elected public officer. One position must be filled with a representative of an incumbent local exchange carrier which provides service to people in Carson City.
The purpose of the 9-1-1 Surcharge Advisory Committee is to serve as the official advisor to the Carson City Board of Supervisors in developing a
5-year master plan for the enhancement or improvement of the telephone system for reporting an emergency in Carson City and to oversee any money allocated for that purpose.
The committee meetings are held at least quarterly. Applicants should be prepared for a minimum commitment of up to 10 hours a month.
Volunteer applications are available and should be returned to the Carson City Executive Offices. Applications will be accepted until Nov. 15.
For more information, call 887-2100.
Carson City GOP women to meet on Tuesday
Sen. Randolph Townsend will be the featured speaker at the next meeting of the Carson City Republican Women. All members and interested persons are welcome to the October luncheon on Tuesday, upstairs at the Carson Nugget, 507 North Carson St. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m. and the buffet lunch is served at noon. The cost for the lunch is $20 and is payable at the door. Plan to attend and bring a friend! Call Judy at 882-6842 to make your reservations.
Nursing education presentation at CVMC
Nurses interested in increasing their level of competency are invited to attend an informational presentation 11 a.m. Tuesday at Carson Valley Medical Center's administration building, conference room A. Representatives from University of Nevada, Reno, Orvis School of Nursing will present information on several programs of interest to registered nurses. The presentation is open to any nurse who may be interested. For questions or further details, contact Laura Werner at 783-3064.
Carson Valley Medical Center is located at the south end of Gardnerville at 1107 Highway 395.