2014 High School Graduates
Emma Kortemeier of Carson City was named to the spring 2014 dean’s list at Furman University in Greenville, S.C. The dean’s list is composed of full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher on a four-point system.
Navy Seaman Recruit Chelsea Milburn, a 2008 graduate of Carson High School, graduated from U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
Carson High graduate Adam Whitt has been invited to play for the Cotuit Kettleers of the prestigious Cape Cod League.
When Northern Nevada Development Authority officials report to Carson City’s Board of Supervisors Thursday, money will be just part of the argument for continued and enhanced support. To be sure, money will be prominent in the mix. Rob Hooper, NNDA executive director, gave a preview of his pitch on why the Carson City, development authority and regional partnership makes both dollars and sense for Nevada’s capital city. He said Friday since Jan. 1, 2010, six companies representing 220 jobs came to the city and that meant $47.5 million in estimated five-year economic impacts.
Joe Nelson didn’t get much offensive support, but he didn’t need it. Nelson, an incoming junior, threw six strong innings of four-hit ball and helped himself with a run-scoring ground out to lead the Carson Blue Jays to a 2-0 win over Douglas Saturday afternoon at the Reno Knights Memorial Day Tournament at Ron McNutt Field.
The former Citibank building in Carson City may soon get an old face lift. The 22,000-square-foot building at the corner of Curry and Telegraph streets is being renovated by the Hop & Mae Adams Foundation, which bought the 50-year-old structure last year for $900,000.
Community Education classes offer a fun and wonderful experience where you can become part of your community and join others of similar interests.
When it comes to offering specialized, one-on-one support and niche product offerings, nothing beats shopping with a locally-owned small business.
The line between “work” and “personal life” has become really (really!) blurred for most American workers.
NV Energy is bringing a whole new meaning to the term power tools. New options will help customers know how much energy they use each week and provide detailed information on power outages.
Churchill County Senior Center 310 E. Court St.
The Churchill County School Board met Wednesday night for a special meeting to discuss the ending budget fund and what cuts could be made to meet the recommended 4 percent.
Just because individuals retire from a lifelong profession, that doesn’t mean they pack their boxes and memories and head out of the classroom.
In many areas of your life, you’re probably aware that it’s useful to keep emotions out of your decision-making — and that’s certainly the case with investing. However, it can be difficult to keep your feelings from influencing your investment decisions. But you may find it easier to invest with your head, rather than your heart, if you know a little something about two different cycles: the market cycle and your emotional cycle.
Many national animal/pet organizations declare June as “Adopt a Shelter Cat Month.”
Before I get to today’s comments, I need to make a correction of sorts from the last column. In that writing I chastised the school board for not being aware of budget shortfalls until the tentative budget was put forth. Apparently, reduction in force (RIF) notices were to be sent, but an employee neglected to do so within deadline constraints. The board was aware of budget issues. I concede the point.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday the Northern Nevada Development Authority and Churchill County will be one of 171 communities nationwide receiving Brownfields funding to clean and redevelop contaminated properties, boost local economies and leverage jobs while protecting public health and the environment.
With the main Relay for Life less than a month away, the next two weekends will be busy with fundraising activities for the annual event.
Churchill County High School freshman Caitlin Maronde recently won the Armed Services YMCA essay contest for military hero for ninth and 10th grades.
Kyle Krebs hadn’t pitched since breaking a finger on his left hand in late March, but you wouldn’t know it by his performance Friday night.
Minden product Matt Thomas pitched in relief for UNLV in its 10-3 loss against UC Irvine Friday afternoon in the opening game of the NCAA Corvallis Regional.
The Nevada Supreme Court ruled this week that, when an insurance policy is vague or ambiguous, the policyholder, not the insurance company, should get the benefit of the doubt.
John Allen Teifel, 43, was arrested Friday on charges he raped a woman that, according to the complaint, “is mentally or physically incapable of resisting or understanding the nature of his or her conduct.” According to the complaint, Teifel had sex with the woman. That is a Category A felony punishable by up to life in prison.
Both Clark and Washoe counties reported double-digit increases in taxable sales for March, more than offsetting 40-50 percent decreases reported by several of Nevada’s small counties.
When it comes to getting a furry family member, please don’t make it a snap decision: “Oh, that puppy/kitten is just so incredibly cute. I must have him now!” That cute critter, if cared for properly, will be a family member for the next 10 to 15 years, perhaps longer.
Twenty five of Northern Nevada’s most promising high school graduates each received a $1,000 scholarship from John Ascuaga’s Nugget on May 20.
The following marriage licenses were issued by the Churchill County Clerk’s/Treasurer’s office:
CARSON CITY — A group of retired military leaders says it’s a matter of national security to improve the health and education of children.
“Thought control” is decapitation without removal of the head. The head remains attached but is filled with political propaganda that obstructs the mind’s capacity for critical judgment. Reduced to unthinking “dead-heads,” the victims of the indoctrination do not trust the efficacy of their own minds and are dependent on an outside source for mental direction, that is, to tell them what to believe and what to do. As civilized as mankind claims to be, we are yet surrounded by laboratory governments that continue the practice of decapitating their subject-citizens with political propaganda in the production of “useful idiots.” Theirs is the world of “Transylvania” — in real life and real time.
The following births occurred at Banner Churchill Community Hospital:
Actually, VA centers have been extinguishing small blazes for the past 40 years since Vietnam, but now the problem of serving thousands of veterans from three major conflicts is catching up to the VA, and the agency is struggling to provide quality care to veterans, many of whom wait for weeks, even months to be seen for some of the most serious ailments.
Despite the absence of a long-time coach, the action-packed tradition rages on.
As the presence of the sports world increases, so does caring for its athletes.
Mental toughness, man aren’t we tired of hearing about that topic. Well, no, not at all. It is one of the most important topics we can talk about.
No one expected any other finale, well, perhaps in Southern Nevada.
A Fallon man appeared Tuesday in District Court on four felony charges stemming from a domestic incident in March.
With a pair of trophies its third state title in four years, the Fallon softball team is still cleaning up.
RENO — The last time Carson played at Damonte Ranch, the team left with a bitter season-ending 14-13 defeat.
t harms every organ in your body. That’s one reason to quit. Smoking also causes nearly one-third of all cancers, leads to heart and respiratory diseases and kills an estimated 443,000 Americans every year — those are some others. To help you kick the habit, we asked The Doctors’ Facebook followers how they quit, and quit for good. Hundreds of former smokers responded: They told us it’s tough, they said you have to be committed, but they showed us it’s possible. Here is some of their best advice:
Racism, by its definition, is based upon a supposition that one’s own race is superior to another. Mark Twain was as hard on whites as he was on anybody: “There are many humorous things in the world, among them, the white man’s notion that he is less savage than the other savages.”
Once again, it will be a busy and impacted summer for the Carson High Blue Jays baseball squad.
Community Education classes offer a fun and wonderful experience where you can become part of your community and join others of similar interests.
Murder. Corruption. Greed. Fame. And all that jazz. The Western Nevada Musical Theater Company brings the sizzling Broadway blockbuster, “Chicago,” to Northern Nevada on weekends May 9-18.
All of us old folks who lived through the depression, remember just how difficult it was to cook meals with a limited income. Our family was no different, and we found ways to stretch a dollar. Lots of meals consisted of vegetables that were really inexpensive those days.
Relay for Life The Relay for Life is Fallon’s community gathering where everyone can join in the fight against cancer. If you would like to help Finish the Fight against Cancer, call Lacey Lehman at 310-889-55055 or Peach Sims at 334-868-3300.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced continued progress during the first 90 days of implementing the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), which President Obama signed into law in February.
Recently, Tea Party candidates have been trounced in the primaries by traditional Republicans. That would be reason to shout, except traditional Republicans have been led so far right by the Tea Party, it’s doubtful voters could tell the difference. Most all Republican goals are the same as the Tea Party’s. Keep that in mind as you read this column.
It’s that wonderful time of year again when fresh food enters our homes within hours or even minutes of being harvested. The tastes are amazing, the quality is fantastic, and the nutritional value is at its peak.
Western Nevada College recognized 35 associate degree nursing graduates during its traditional pinning ceremony.
TWO WRONGS DON’T MAKE A RIGHT Jeanette Strong’s LVN column of 5-21-14 is in response to my recent letter to the editor.
“There are many good reasons to eat locally produced foods, the first among them that they’re very good for us,” said cardiologist and professional chef Michael S. Fenster, MD, (www.whatscookingwithdoc.com), author of “Eating Well, Living Better” and “The Fallacy of the Calorie.”
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Herds and Harvest Program — with cosponsor Utah State University — will hold a Farm and Food Tourism workshop Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clark County Cooperative Extension office, 8050 Paradise Road, Suite 100 in Las Vegas.
Employees are getting excited at the county’s Department of Public Health and Human Services about the new Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program that will begin to take shape this summer and is designed to aid local youth.
Thanks to the hard work of the officials at Carson High and the plethora of volunteer help from the community, the school’s first-ever attempt at hosting the NIAA State Track & Field Championships was a smashing success.
Seven Carson High players — Chase Blueberg, Gehrig Tucker, Josiah Pongasi, T.J. Thomsen, Jace Zampirro, Brandon Allen and Dom Norton — were honored by the Northern Nevada Division I baseball coaches.
RENO — They battled, grinded and left it all on the field. The desired result, however, came up short as the Fallon baseball team fell 9-2 to Faith Lutheran in the Division I-A state championship game at Peccole Park.
RENO — Courtney Cross moved a few steps in right field, secured the final out with both hands and then sprinted as fast as she could to the infield.
CARSON CITY — The break didn’t go with Nathan Heck. A broken pole thwarted the Fallon junior’s chance at a state title in the pole vault on Friday at the Division I-A state track meet at Carson High School.
Up against powerhouses Boulder City and Truckee, the Fallon swimmers gave it their best.
They defeated a Division I school that made the playoffs. They scared a couple of California schools in March.
Citizen Outreach has announced the names of its conservative award recipients for 2014. They are…
The top track and field athletes from four different classifications in the Silver State invade the Jim Frank Track Complex at Carson High School for the annual NIAA state championships.
The fifth annual LSP All-Star basketball game for graduating seniors is set for Wednesday at Bishop Manogue High School. The girls start the action at 6 p.m. followed by the boys at 7:30.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City FRIDAY At 9:04 p.m., Timothy Jim, 21, was arrested on suspicion of felony counts of robbery with a deadly weapon, burglary with a deadly weapon and conspiracy to commit a crime. Bail was set at $50,000.
Detectives are investigating a home invasion and robbery that happened early Sunday. Carson City Sheriff’s deputies were called to the home ain 1200 block of Canvasback Drive at 4:49 a.m. by the resident who said two men kicked in the back door to the garage, then the door to the kitchen.
LAS VEGAS — Dagen Kipling concluded the high school season with a fourth-place finish in the 200 individual medley and a fifth-place finish in the 100 breaststroke at the NIAA State Swimming & Diving Championships Saturday afternoon at UNLV.
Douglas student honored in Washington, D.C. Spencer Flanders, a 15-year-old sophomore at Douglas High School, was named the West Region Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for his leadership in the fight against tobacco at a gala in the nation’s capital on May 15 along with a national winner, three other U.S. regional winners and a group winner.
Dennis W. Stark and Superintendent Keith Savage hold a check presented to the Lyon County School District from Knights of Columbus Council 6688.
The Carson City Republican Women recently awarded two $1,000 scholarships to Carson High School seniors. Shown from the left are scholarship winner Sam Bruketta, Carson City Republican Women’s Scholarship Committee members Barbara Sweeting, Sandy Markoe, and Joan O’Lear, scholarship winner Adam Peterson, scholarship chairwoman Laurel Stadler, and Scholarship Committee member Carolee Berglan.
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center: To Tonja Michelle Miller and Joshua Raymond Rudy of Mound House, a son, Cash Alan Rudy, born May 9, 2014, weighing 7 pounds and 2 ounces.
Travis and Lu Skaggs of Carson City presented the girls at the Hogar Mercedes de Jesus Molina Religiosas Marianitas Orphanage with T-shirts donated by the Carson Lions during their recent excursion to Peru. The orphanage, located in a small village just outside of Cusco, is home to 15 young girls and is sponsored by the Collette Vacations Foundation.
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Anthony J. Winder graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.
Madison Preston has been the queen of the triple jump in Northern Nevada this year, and she continued her domination on Saturday.
Carson Middle School’s Abel Carter and Carson Valley’s Alexa Moss were the big winners at the season-ending TahNeva track and field meet at the Jim Frank Track Complex Wednesday at Carson.
Lisa Yamamoto gives true meaning to the term student-athlete. She has shown the unique ability to balance an ultra-heavy academic load and playing college softball.
Revenge is sweet. Just ask Carson High’s Corey Reid. Reid, who was edged out by McQueen’s Sebastian Feyersinger at the finish line in the regional finals, nipped the McQueen star by .02 thanks to a dramatic finish on Saturday to win the 400-meter Division I state championship at the NIAA State Track & Field Championships at the Jim Frank Track Complex.
Division I boys Team scores: McQueen 85, Centennial 76, Green Valley 54, Arbor View 51, Canyon Springs 51, Gorman 47, Liberty 43, Silverado 34,Reno 26, Douglas 25. Carson 24.
Angela Bullentini, a native of Carson City and graduate of Carson High School, has been made a partner in the law firm of Kilpatrick, Adler, and Bullentini as of January. Bullentini has practiced personal injury law under the direction of Charles Kilpatrick since 2007. Her two partners, Charles Kilpatrick and Ernest Adler, have served Carson City residents since 1975 and 1977.
When it comes to collecting coins, there are a host of things that sparks people to collect. Whether history, hoarding, assembling, or treasure hunting, each collector has their own reason for being interested in coins.
LAS VEGAS – The third-seeded San Diego State Aztecs (40-19) moved on to the 2014 Mountain West championship game for the second consecutive season, after defeating No. 4 Nevada 3-2 in walk-off fashion on Saturday afternoon from Earl E. Wilson Stadium.
Alfred E. Sheehan of Carson City celebrated his 90th birthday May 18. Sheehan grew up on his family’s farm in Oregon. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943 and became an instructional pilot. During World War II, he ferried aircraft and trained other recruits to fly B-24 bomber aircrafts.
RENO - Despite dropping the first game, the Lady Wave softball team came back in the championship “if” game to win the program’s third state title in the past four years.
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John Block Residence: Carson City Occupation: Resident agent
Robin V. Reedy Residence: Gardnerville Occupation: Retired-Private Consultant
Senior Jayveon Taylor of Bonanza High School leads the boys 100m dash at the NIAA State Track & Field Championships on Friday at Carson High School. The event continues today.
A teachers’ aide at Eagle Valley Middle School has been charged with four counts of having sex with a 14-year-old student. Stephanie Mariskanish was charged in a criminal complaint filed Friday in Carson Justice Court.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City THURSDAY • Michael Proctor, 35, of Carson City was arrested at 4:36 p.m. on a Dayton Justice Court warrant charging him with felony driving under the influence. According to the complaint, Proctor was charged with “driving under the influence of alcohol having previously been convicted of felony driving under the influence.” That second felony charge is a Category B felony. His bail was set at $20,000.
It is Memorial Day weekend, when we honor those who have given their lives in service to our country. It’s also one of the biggest racing weekends of the year, with the Indy 500, the Monaco Grand Prix, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte, the Kansas Nationals at Heartland Park, and a points race at Fernley 95A Speedway.
If you are a track fan, remember the name ValerieSue Meyer. If her freshman year is any indication, you will be hearing Meyer’s name quite often in the next three years.
Dayton High’s Joshua Koch summed up his season up until this week as frustrating.
More than 1.1 million Nevadans are listed as registered to vote in the June 10 primary elections.
Catherine, a resident of Fernley, is someone you quickly realize after the first few moments of conversation, has lived an extraordinary life — one most of us only dream of. She is also one of the tens of thousands in her state who have faced their share of health related problems and near bankruptcy, the result of mounting hospital bills, and the high cost of prescription medicines necessary for recovery.
elay for Life The Relay for Life is Fallon’s community gathering where everyone can join in the fight against cancer. If you would like to help Finish the Fight against Cancer, call Lacey Lehman at 310-889-55055 or Peach Sims at 334-868-3300.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. WEDNESDAY • Fernando Romero, 36, was arrested on suspicion of felony robbery after reportedly grabbing money from a victim at an ATM machine shortly before 10 a.m.
LAS VEGAS — University of Nevada (29-26) junior Jason Deitrich tossed a shutout as the Wolf Pack eliminated San Jose State (19-38) from the Mountain West Championship with a 4-0 victory over the Spartans today at UNLV’s Earl E. Wilson Stadium. The Wolf Pack improved to 29-26 while the Spartans end the year 19-38.
Challenger Robin Reedy has collected significantly more in contributions through the first reporting period than incumbent Assemblyman Jim Wheeler.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning... David Carter has some serious damage control to worry about this spring and summer.
RENO —Despite a tremendous performance from Rileigh Ricken, it was a freshman who saved the day for the Fallon softball team.
The last time the Greenwave sports program won a Division I-A state title came two years ago in Reno.
Heading into the regional meet, the Greenwave boys track and field team was nearly 20 points behind Elko.
Scott Smith is aiming for another U.S. Open appearance.
A year-long rumor circulating around youth baseball is causing quite a stir.
The Fallon swim team isn’t satisfied with just getting to the state meet. In fact, the Greenwave swimmers are aiming to display their talent at Saturday’s Division I-A state meet in Las Vegas.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . David Carter has some serious damage control to worry about this spring and summer.
Buying a car may be one of the biggest purchases you make in a lifetime. When searching for the perfect car to fit your personal needs, there are many things to consider before hitting the sales lot and filling out the paperwork.
Are personal relationships why most consumers frequent small businesses? From the mom and pop coffee shop to the small bookstore just down the street, people enjoy the personal interactions and convenience small businesses offer.
Like many people, you might not particularly enjoy thinking about your estate plans, but such planning is necessary to make sure your assets go where you want them to go. And it’s just as important to regularly review your plans with your tax, legal and financial professionals in case any changes are needed. For instance, some of your wishes expressed in your will may be overridden by beneficiary designations you filled out years ago. If these designations become outdated, your assets could be passed to those you didn’t intend.
A rain-soaked track didn’t stop the Churchill County Middle School track teams from a dominating performance on Wednesday at the Edward Arciniega Complex.
Reservoir Filled to Present Capacity. Thursday the gates were opened at the Lahontan Dam to allow the regular flow of the Carson River to pass through the conduits under the dam, the required capacity of the reservoir having been obtained by flood waters. At this height the water has reached the limit of the present riprap and if the reservoir were filled any higher the water would interfere with the work completing the dam.
Memorial Day observances are scheduled for both Fallon and Fernley as local officials, politicians and military organizations pay their respects to the men and women who served in the nation’s military.
Former Baltimore Ravens quarterback and Bay Area native Trent Dilfer competes in multiple pro-am golf tournaments and is a regular at the American Century Championships every summer at Edgewood-Tahoe Golf Course.
A record number of graduates from both the Carson City and Fallon campuses of Western Nevada College received their degrees and certificates this week in ceremonies conducted in the two cities.
Churchill County Senior Center Menu and Activity Schedule Monday-Friday
County Commissioners met Wednesday afternoon and heard about future efforts by two geothermal plants to clean up two dumping sites where household furniture and trash have been dropped off.
With the Memorial Day Holiday weekend upon us and the summer vacation season fast approaching; there is no better time to “Be Car Care Aware” about your vehicle. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), an average of 13,000 Americans are killed between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. A portion of these deaths can be directly attributed to unperformed vehicle maintenance as each year neglected maintenance leads to over 2,600 deaths, nearly 100,000 disabling injuries and more than $2 billion in lost wages, medical expenses and property damage.
The Churchill County School board met Wednesday night to make head way with the looming deadline for the final budget cut, but trustees were unsuccessful on agreeing with the motion to move forward.
Long breaks from reading, writing and critical thinking can be detrimental for students. That’s why savvy parents ensure that kids keep learning over summer. With the implementation of the Common Core and Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Standards, bridging the gap between school years is more important than ever.
A Florida woman died in a single vehicle rollover Wednesday morning near mile marker 63 in Churchill County.
Tarnoff reads like he was fired and cast right out of the 1860s: “By the 1860s San Francisco had spawned an extraordinary literary scene – a band of outsiders called Bohemians. Mark Twain joined their ranks, and the encounter would shape the entire current of his life.”
Eagle Valley Middle School track athlete Maritza Filson competes in the 100m dash at the Tah-Neva Championships Wednesday.
Early voting for the June 10 primary election opens Saturday across the state.
After the close of the candidate filing earlier this year produced no strong opponent, Gov. Brian Sandoval cut back fundraising efforts dramatically in the period from January through May.
A spokesman for the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange says the federal government will pick up the cost of putting Nevada on the federal insurance exchange.
LAS VEGAS – The No. 5 Fresno State Bulldogs defeated the No. 4-seeded Nevada Wolf Pack 4-3 on Wednesday night at Earl E. Wilson Stadium to close out day one of the 2014 Mountain West Conference Championship.
PAHRUMP — Carson High’s Dalton Butler shot a first-round 77 in the first round of the NIAA Division I championship Wednesday afternoon at Mountain Falls Golf Course.
Corey Reid has never beaten Northern Nevada rival Sebastian Feyersinger, and he wants that to change.
Craig Fletcher will perform with Mick Valentino at 6:30 p.m. today at Glen Eagles, 3700 N. Carson St. Fletcher will perform with Terri Campillo and Rocky Tatarelli at 6:30 p.m. Friday, and with Gerry Wright and Campillo on Saturday at Glen Eagles.
They might be running against each other in the primary but candidates for state Senate and Assembly all voice opposition to the passage of the margins tax.
The Department of Corrections Administration Building was evacuated Wednesday morning after employees discovered a white powder in a piece of mail.
Alfred E. Sheehan of Carson City is celebrating his 90th birthday today. Sheehan grew up on his family’s farm in Oregon. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943 and became an instructional pilot. During World War II, he ferried aircraft and trained other recruits to fly B-24 bomber aircrafts.
Relay for Life The Relay for Life is Fallon’s community gathering where everyone can join in the fight against cancer. If you would like to help Finish the Fight against Cancer, call Lacey Lehman at 310-889-55055 or Peach Sims at 334-868-3300.
A year ago, Alan Cohen made the transition to football look pretty easy.
DAYTON — Aaron Elissa remembers, albeit painfully, his first attempt at running the mile.
The Carson City School District has started open enrollment for the 2014-15 school year starting June 2 and running through June 13.
Tuesday’s winning Calif. lotto numbers Tuesday night’s winning California lotto numbers were: Daily 3 Evening: 5-7-4; Daily 3 Midday: 9-5-5; Daily 4: 0-8-4-8; Daily Derby: 1st:5 California Classic-2nd:7 Eureka-3rd:6 Whirl Win, Race Time: 1:42.91; Fantasy 5: 03-06-11-18-29. Mega Millions: 10-40-63-64-69, Mega Ball: 7
A Nevada Supreme Court panel has rejected the petition by lawyers seeking more time to prepare in a potential death case, saying that right belongs to the defendant, not to the lawyers.
Nevada’s health insurance exchange board voted unanimously on Tuesday to dump Xerox and go with a hybrid federal-state exchange to provide health insurance benefits under the federal Affordable Care Act.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Three solid pitching performances carried the Fallon baseball team to its first Northern Division I-A regional title in four years.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — After a shaky first inning, Rileigh Ricken was all business. And what a perfect time to pitch the game of her life.
After a one-year hiatus, the Fallon baseball team returns to the Division I-A state tournament. As a sidebar, should the Greenwave win it all, they would have the most state championships in baseball in Nevada history with 10, breaking a tie with Virgin Valley (nine).
It was a trio of qualifiers for the Fallon swim teams. Kyle Grimes, Katrina Ward and Kaelehn Nemeth all earned bids to this week’s Division I-A state meet in Las Vegas after solid performances at the Northern Division I-A regional meet at the Carson Aquatic Facility.
It was a battle to take home the regional crown as the regional track meet didn’t disappoint.
Last year left a foul taste in their mouth but much has changed for the Lady Wave softball team.
Regardless of whether you’re a dog, cat, bird or other pet lover, most people can agree that pets are part of the family. Caring for your pet doesn’t have to cost a fortune with a few helpful tips.
Nevada’s unemployment rate dropped dramatically in April as did Churchill County’s. The seasonally adjusted rate fell a full five-tenths to 8.5 percent, but it was the unadjusted or raw rate that saw the biggest change, falling from 8.7 percent in March to 7.3 percent in April.
Summer isn’t summer without a weekly visit to your community pool or, if you’re lucky, a daily plunge into the one in your backyard, and your teeth are probably the last things you’re worried about when you spend time in a swimming pool. Swimming is the best exercise, you hear this all the time, but what you do not hear often is that swimming can cause tooth erosion. Pool time can dry your skin, turn your hair an off color, and according to researchers can erode our tooth enamel.
Ad hominem: Appealing to one’s prejudices, emotions, or special interests rather than to one’s intellect or reason.
How can you live a longer, healthier life? The answer is complicated and simple. “Experts” claim every conceivable option: cleanses, hormones, pills, exercises, diets, the list goes on. The options are dizzying, even to healthcare professionals.
Nobody likes war. From Normandy almost 70 years ago to Kandahar province in Afghanistan, U.S. men and women have taken the fight to the enemy.
Coping with terminal illness can be very difficult for the patient as well as his or her loved ones. That’s why I want to pass along some information about Medicare’s coverage of hospice care.
It was with a great deal of joy and a little trepidation that my son Doug and I moved into a brand new house on an acre of land. It was also a challenge just thinking about what to put where and how to make it our home.
Members of the Nevada Conservation Commission expressed concern Friday that proposed EPA rules would strip the state of any control over all of the waterways in Nevada — even ditches and ponds.
Springtime brings warmer weather, outdoor family fun, BBQs, ballgames, and for many Americans, the start of allergy season.
Research from the University of Nevada, Reno has linked water extraction in California’s Central Valley to upward movement of the Sierra Nevada mountains and earthquakes on the San Andreas Fault.
The second County Commission meeting of May will be held today at 1:15 p.m. at the Churchill County Administration Building chambers, 155 N. Taylor St.
—The Nevada Air Guard’s 152nd Intelligence Squadron is preparing the Nevada Army Guard’s Detachment 45, Operational Support Airlift, for its upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. The squadron’s airmen are sharing their expertise in imagery acquisition and analysis with the unit’s Soldiers during a joint, three-week training session before the detachment departs in June.
Navigating the obstacles that life has presented Brittany Esposito could have sidetracked or crushed the Western Nevada College graduate’s educational goals.
The following births occurred at Banner Churchill Community Hospital:
A regular meeting of the Churchill County School District Board will be held today at 7 p.m. at the Churchill County Administration Office, 690 S. Maine St.
Three queens participated in this year’s annual Portuguese Festa, which was held last weekend. The three queens were Jordan Lipnicki, Savana Manha and Amber Mello
A Fallon man suspected with thefts from dozen vehicles earlier this year was ordered Tuesday in District Court to Drug Court.
Sandwiched between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Americans observe Memorial Day — a day of reflection and gratitude for those who have given their very lives defending our freedom. But on this Memorial Day, let’s not only reflect and give thanks to those who have given life, but limb.
PHOENIX — For the second time in a little more than 24 hours, South Mountain Community College did what no other team in the West could do to the Western Nevada College Wildcats during the 2014 baseball season: win in abbreviated fashion.
RENO — One would be hard pressed to find a dry eye among the Carson High baseball team as it walked in following Wednesday’s final post-game meeting of the season.
Less than a year after suffering a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury to his left knee during summer camp in Lake Tahoe, Colby Brown returned to the football field with the Carson Senators.
Former Baltimore Ravens quarterback and Bay Area native Trent Dilfer competes in multiple pro-am golf tournaments and is a regular at the American Century Championships every summer at Edgewood-Tahoe Golf Course.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. FRIDAY • Gary Edelstein of Carson City was arrested at 9:40 a.m. on suspicion of possessing a stolen vehicle after not making rental car payments. Bail was set at $25,000 on the felony count.
Relay for Life The Relay for Life is Fallon’s community gathering where everyone can join in the fight against cancer. If you would like to help Finish the Fight against Cancer, call Lacey Lehman at 310-889-55055 or Peach Sims at 334-868-3300.
WINNEMUCCA — Dayton High’s boys track team had a big day, finishing second to Elko at the Division 1A meet at Lowry High School.
I talked recently about the fact that the track regionals need to be held on back-to-back days instead of over two weeks.
LAS VEGAS — The University of Nevada baseball team lost its final game of the Mountain West regular season 4-2 at UNLV in a Governor’s Series contest Saturday.
Asa Carter was the victim of a questionable non-call by the judge in the long jump competition Saturday morning at the Northern Division I Championships at the Jim Frank Track Complex.
Tahoe-Douglas Elks 2670 celebrated Mother’s Day on May 11 with a program and champagne brunch which was attended by 48 people. Red or white flowers were presented to all the attendees, and the oldest and youngest mothers were presented with a corsage. Pictured are chairman PER Jim Plamenig, youngest mother Beth Corpier, oldest mother at 100 years Sarah Otradovec, ER Toni Wendt.
Rob Heaton, owner of Talent Athletics Center, donated a new scoreboard to Carson City Little League and Carson City Pop Warner. Shown at the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony are Carson City Little League President Tom Lawson, center, and Carson City Pop Warner President Brett Clampitt, center right.
Two hundred people attended Tahoe-Douglas Elks Lodge 2670 held its annual Law & Order dinner and awards program on May 9. Flag presentation was by Douglas County Explorer Scouts Color Guard.
The following Carson City business licenses were filed in April. Aero Machine Inc., 4770 Convair Drive, general business, Aero Machine Inc., owner, 775-884-4430. Amy’s Cabin, 962 Ridgefield Drive, general business, Amy’s Eden Senior Care LLC, owner, 775-884-3336.
Tahoe Dive Center, a full service PADI five star scuba center, is fully operational at 444 E. William St. The business sells and rents scuba and snorkeling equipment, services dive gear, fills paintball and air tanks, provides training and offers dive vacations.
Votes sought to award Silver Springs student Omar Ziadeh of Silver Springs is a finalist to win a $1,500 college scholarship through the SuretyBonds.com Small Business Success Student Scholarship Program. Ziadeh was chosen as one of 10 finalists from a pool of more than 500 applicants.
On May 5, 2014 John rode his Harley trike to the local grocery store in Florence, Arizona to pick up various items needed for a bbq later that evening.
Katherine S. Ginsburg of Carson City, Born in Oceanside CA, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 27, 2014. In Honor of her request, Private services were held in CA. Donation in her memory can be made to the Shriner’s Childrens Hospital c/o O.E.S. Esther Chapter #3, PO Box 1508, Carson City, NV 89702.
Fourteen years after Nevada made medicinal marijuana legal, the state is wrestling with a host of questions related to the emerging industry.
Dagen Kipling and Tallon Rauch each qualified for finals in two events to lead Carson High’s boys squad at the Northern Division I swimming championships at the Carson Aquatic Center.
Madison Preston and Corey Reid will be busy today when the top Division I track and field performers invade the Jim Frank Athletic Track Complex for the regional finals.
Fernley 95A Speedway’s fourth points race was in jeopardy of cancellation Saturday afternoon, as high winds and clouds of dust blanketed the facility. Fortunately, the winds abated and the races went on as scheduled.
Caroline Best Kelley passed away in Carson City on May 13, 2014, at the age of 94. Caroline was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.
James Andrew McMullen was born on July 6, 1922 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He attended Lawrence High School where until recently he held several track and field records.
Verna Browning 96, of Carson City passed away peacefully April 29, 2014 at her home. She is survived by her son Ralph, daughter Charlotte Stanger, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held May 18, 2014 at 2:00pm at First United Methodist Church in Carson City.
Brandon Lee Means, my beloved son, was born August 12, 1989 in Fort Collins, Colorado to Mother Emily Marie Reeves and Father Curtis Lynn Means (RIP 02/13).
Elsie Bones 83, of Carson City, born June 15, 1931 in Detroit, MI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 30, 2014.
Bill leaves behind his beloved wife, Mary; his devoted and treasured son and daughter-in-law, John and Joyce Gavin, and his adored granddaughter, Tedra Gavin. Also his niece, Nancy Sullivan and nephews, Jim and George Rear. Bill was a friend of Bill W. for 57 years.
RENO — Douglas High’s softball team split two games on the first day of the Northern Division I regional tournament at Bishop Manogue High School.
For Josilyn Daggs and Dakota Baker, the end is near.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning... Cody Fajardo’s Nevada Wolf Pack football legacy is at a crossroads. Nobody questions Fajardo’s ability and skills but the 2014 season is his last chance to show that he is indeed a true leader and winner.
PHOENIX — Western Nevada College has made a habit of preventing big innings and minimizing run totals during the 2014 baseball season.
The Churchill County Middle School recently inducted 40 new members into National Honor Society.
The Churchill County School District Budget Committee met Wednesday afternoon to discuss ways to fix the recent budget mishap.
The University of Nevada, Reno will conduct two undergraduate ceremonies for Spring 2014 Commencement on the historic Quadrangle located on the southern part of campus.
In this month’s Club Corner, I decided to introduce you to the Fallon Youth Club’s after-school snack and summer food programs.
With the construction and operation of the Dairy Farmers of America dry milk powder plant in Fallon, the Northern Nevada dairy industry and cluster could see more opportunities in the future. Along with the dry milk powder plant, a new Farm Bill has passed that could also impact this dairy cluster.
Menu and Activity Schedule Monday-Friday
There are issues that deserve mention but lack content for a full column discussion. Today I address some of those.
Next week (May 18 – 24) is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 4.5 million dog bites occur each year, and of these, 20 percent require medical attention because they are severe (https://www.avma.org). Most victims of dog bites are children, and children are usually the ones requiring medical care. The next group most bitten is senior citizens.
COMMUNITY NOMINATES BROADBENT, WHITE, MILLER, BLUE, CLAPPER, MANIX, SWEENEY, FRANKLIN, GEORGESON, DOUD---FOR CITY COUNCIL!
Another school year is drawing to a close. If you have young children, you might be planning for their summer activities. But you also might want to look even farther into the future — to the day when your kids say “goodbye” to their local schools and “hello” to their college dormitories. When that day arrives, will you be financially prepared to pay for the high costs of higher education?
They are three words a person dreads hearing because the eventual outcome can either produce good or bad results.
For the second time in a year, a Las Vegas resort-industry union — this time the powerful Culinary Union Local 226 — has been found guilty of violating federal labor law with threats and attempts to intimidate non-union workers on the Strip.
The annual Portuguese Festa begins Saturday and display three queens. The event starts at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Churchill County Fairgrounds multipurpose building 10 a.m. On Sunday, the festival begins at 10 a.m. at West End Elementary School for a parade.
Northern Nevada Business Weekly: Tell us about Nevada Trucking Association and the responsibilities of your position.
Since winning the state title in 2011, it has been increasingly difficult to reach the championship game.
If you’re looking for some books worth checking out, you might want to consider the following.
To say that this year’s Division I-A regional softball tournament features one of the toughest fields in a long time would be an understatement.
Barring a disqualification, the Fallon swim team already has its first state qualifier.
Before you start moving onto which of the newly drafted football players will become the next Super Bowl MVP, you might want to send out save the date cards for a Saturday in July.
The run for a fourth-straight Northern Division I-A title may be more challenging than the past several years. Fallon’s quest to repeat as champs must run through stalwart Elko and upstart Dayton.
By less than a stroke, Fallon’s Jeff Evett made the state cut.
Nearly a week after watching California Chrome run to victory at the Kentucky Derby, Steve Coburn was still trying to catch his breath — and to keep up with all the well-wishers.
Scotland will vote for her independence on Sept. 18. She boasts 5.3 million Scots in a United Kingdom of about 63 million, comprising about 8 percent of the population, yet its landmass encompasses one third of the UK.
Residents strongly favored a design evoking historic feelings for Carson City’s former Citibank building Wednesday. After viewing two designs and voting, they toured the Adams Hub to learn about state-of-the art options at that business incubator.
Work ethic, determination, commitment and effort are just some of the qualities that contribute to the Western Nevada College baseball team’s success.
Looking back at the years my husband Van and I spent together, and the friends we made during those days, I think perhaps only a few of about 50 people I recall who are still with us. One of those now gone was Sam, a card playing and fishing buddy of Van’s.
Your blood-pressure checks at the doctor’s office may read normal, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re in the clear: Up to 20% of adults have “masked hypertension,” according to some estimates. That’s when blood pressure measurements are lower at the physician’s office than they are at home.
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — Due to the excellent retention and outstanding recruiting success, the Navy is reinstating the Enlisted Early Transition Program (EETP).
When going through your health checklists, you probably think about your blood pressure, weight and cholesterol levels. But what people often neglect is actually right in front of our eyes — our vision.
Editor’s note: Mert Demonski and I have talked on previous occasions about the emergency haylift. Friday’s article brought back some memories for the former Fallon mayor.
Relay for Life The Relay for Life is Fallon’s community gathering where everyone can join in the fight against cancer. If you would like to help Finish the Fight against Cancer, call Lacey Lehman at 310-889-55055 or Peach Sims at 334-868-3300.
Skin is the largest organ in the body and it’s important to protect and care for it in order to keep it looking healthy and vibrant. Daily exposure to elements such as low humidity, harsh winds, ultraviolet rays, even your laundry detergent and makeup can take their toll, resulting in dry or irritated skin.
The combination of radiotherapy and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is more effective than radiotherapy alone for preventing disease recurrence in men with localised prostate cancer, according to research findings presented at the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) 33rd annual congress in Vienna, Austria.
United States Code Title 4 Chapter 1 — The Flag 8. Respect for flag; k. The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
One hundred fifty is the ultimate milestone birthday, and Nevada’s yearlong sesquicentennial celebrations have undoubtedly created a sense of statewide pride among residents. Exciting times such as these remind us of the significance of unique historical and cultural events within a community, and there’s no better place to commemorate this type of history than with a visit to the nearest museum.
I touched on Cliven Bundy’s racist remarks in my last column. Here’s the text of his comments. “I want to tell you one more thing about the Negro.”
The budget cuts seem to be an ongoing dilemma for the Churchill County School Board because of a recent error that will affect the budget and not allow the riffing of three employees.
A 22-year-old Fallon man avoided a prison sentence Tuesday in District Court on a domestic violence charge.
After 16 years of dedicated service, Kevin Johnson has retired from being an instructor for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program.
Did you know? 90 percent of brain development occurs before age five.
3rd Quarter Honor Roll 4th Grade A Honor Roll Bateman, Callie
The following marriage licenses have been issued by the Churchill County Clerk’s/Treasurer’s Office:
A town hall meeting for Dr. Vance Alm, a candidate for Congressional District 2, will be held Wednesday at the Serendipity Corner Bookstore, 507 S. Maine St., from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
A 54-year-old Fallon man died as a result of burns caused by a house fire Monday night.
The Rock and Jock Basketball Extravaganza returns to Churchill County High School at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Elmo Dericco Gym.
Three out of four isn’t a bad way to end the regular season.
Rolling into the postseason is never a bad thing.
In a battle of desperation, the Fallon baseball team came up just short.
The Oasis Academy Bighorns lacrosse team earned a pair of wins against Spring Springs on Saturday. The under-13 club Bighorns fell behind early, but rallied for a 10-5 win and improved to 2-3 on the season.
From the diamond to the pool, this weekend has a flavor for all sports fans.
It looked more like a scene out of Burning Man than a high school track meet. A cold and breezy morning soon turned into a dust storm associated with the annual counter-culture festival.
Quite often the only thing worse than a bad movie is the sequel. And so it is with the Left’s agenda this election season.
First make a list of your collections of special items. It could be antique furniture, old guns, special china or silverware, dolls, sculptures, old cars, baseball cards, etc. Then consider meeting with the family before you decide which items will go to which family members (or friends). Maybe a beneficiary will prefer receiving cash instead of a collectible item.
The Nevada Supreme Court on Monday ordered Reno lawyer Jeffrey Dickerson’s license suspended for 18 months.
A Washington state woman faces nine counts, including felony possession of methamphetamine, after what began as a simple field interview because she looked like someone that officers were looking for.
Deloris Eloise Souza (73), an amazing, generous woman, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a sister in law, a niece and to most nanny, passed away April 23, 2014.
Delphin Ilean Bendickson was born on June 12, 1940, in Sparks, Nevada. On May 6, 2014, her daughter Laurie Bendickson got the chance to give her mother one final special gift by singing her the song “Mother, I love You” over the phone while she was at the hospital and then she passed away a couple minutes later.
Ray passed from this world during the early morning hours of May 3, 2014, doing what he loved best. You would never have guessed that Ray was three months shy of his 66th birthday as he was 1,400 miles into a 3,000 mile bike ride across the continent
Lucille Hargrove of Fallon, passed away April 22, 2014 at Banner Hospital. Lucille was born April 11, 1924 in Crockett, California.
Myrna Fay Drennan was born in Paris, ID on Sept 4, 1934 and died suddenly May 30, 2014 in Fallon, NV. She graduated from University of Idaho and degree in business management a field in which is worked in for over 40 years.
Alexander James Fimbres (A.J.) was born on Nov. 23, 1986 in San Francisco, CA weighing in at 11lbs. 8 1/2 oz. 23in. long.
Debra Lynn Elder, 58, of Carson City passed on April 19th, 2014 in Mesa, AZ. Mrs. Elder was born on July 1, 1955, in Quincy, California to Lestal and Shirley McClure.
Thomas John Whiteman born December 21, 1943 passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2014 with his wife by his side.
WNC’s Chicago Murder. Corruption. Greed. Fame. And all that jazz. The Western Nevada Musical Theater Company brings the sizzling Broadway blockbuster, “Chicago,” to Northern Nevada on weekends May 9-18.
The Loneliest Highway could get a lot lonelier.
Trucking executives in northern Nevada who usually cast a wary eye on the regulatory requirements in neighboring California are finding that one new rule is actually saving them some money.
Kudos to Western Nevada College’s softball team for its nice playoff run.
WEST JORDAN, Utah — Welcome back, Kody Reynolds. After missing the last part of the regular season with a broken finger, the freshman from McQueen High School in Reno made his return to the Western Nevada College lineup in time for the Region 18 Tournament baseball championship on Saturday.
ValerieSue Meyer is only a freshman, but she’s already making her presence felt.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Western Nevada College Wildcats moved into the Scenic West Athletic Conference fnals with a 5-0 win over host Salt Lake Friday afternoon at Cate Field.
The Retail Association of Nevada expects $293 million in Mother’s Day sales this year. A spokesman said the National Retail Federation expects consumers to spend an average of $162.94 each on gifts for Mom.
VIRGINIA CITY — Comstock Mining priced 6.5 million shares or more in a previously announced public stock offering at $1.59 per share, according to a Friday announcement from the firm. The pricing was disclosed for an offering expected to close Wednesday. The company also has granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 975,000 shares of common stock to cover any over-allotments that might develop. Net proceeds to the mining company are expected to be about $9.5 million.
A complaint filed in Carson District Court charges that the Labor commissioner is letting employers cheat minimum-wage workers.
RENO — Ormat Technologies reported net income for the first quarter this year of $21.6 million, or 47 cents per share, attributable to company shareholders. Quarterly financial highlights for the geothermal energy company included an increase in revenues of 19.8 percent to $142.4 million and a boost in gross margins from 22.5 percent to 37.5 percent.
OAKLAND— Tommy Milone tossed eight innings of two-hit ball for his first win of the season, and three teammates homered to power the Oakland Athletics past the Washington Nationals 8-0 on Friday.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Madison Bumgarner pitched eight superb innings and Brandon Crawford hit a two-run homer, leading the San Francisco Giants past the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 Friday night.
A Fallon man was denied a release Thursday in Justice Court on several charges of violence.
After the 2008 economic meltdown, when the stock market fell 37 percent, veteran financial advisor Curt Whipple said he met with clients from outside financial institutions who’d lost 50 to 60 percent of their portfolio in a single year.
Suszanne Parker knows that people often are watching their pennies closely when they decide to operate a business from their home.
It would be unusual for a Nevada resident to have not heard of Cliven Bundy, although a month ago I couldn’t make that statement. Since his historic standoff with the BLM, he has been called both villain and hero. I have watched local and national news and can’t help but notice the incomplete or completely lacking information used to develop media positions. Hopefully, I can shed some factual light on the issues.
Let’s say that Nevada teacher-union officials get their wish this fall and voters approve the massive tax-increase measure that will be on the ballot.
Bad news travels fast. Fact is, bad news can circle the globe before good news gets out of the gate. For example, did you know that vaccination programs for children have prevented more than 100 million cases of serious contagious disease in the U.S. since 1924? Neither did I. That’s a lot of kids that didn’t get sick, perhaps even you and your kids. So now we can pause, reflect and say, “Wow, thanks for that.”
Drought conditions are forcing the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District to pull back on water allotments once again.
The fees charged by the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange will more than double next year.
NV Energy ratepayers should look forward to “predictable, stable rates” from a disciplined company, the president said Wednesday.
Western Nevada College Fallon’s annual student show and barbecue is taking place Saturday from 3-5 p.m. Student work in photography, digital arts, ceramics, painting, drawing and printmaking will be represented.
The Fallon Chamber of Commerce recently had an open house at the Oats Park Art Center for two new physicians to Banner Churchill Community Hospital, doctors Raymond Ryan and Lisa Rasmussen, both who specialize in general surgery.
A tug-of-war contest among the various commands to conclude Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Naval Air Station Fallon on Wednesday placed a spotlight on teamwork to bring more focus on the the theme.
Like many small and mid-sized contractors, Alisa Acosta came out of the recession simply happy that her Reno-based company, A.R. Acosta Ltd., was still in business.
Dogs Assisting People of Northwest Nevada or DAP might not be a familiar name in Churchill County, but this organization is making their name known.
With summer time approaching more pedestrians will be out and about in our community.
Seventeen art students attending Rising Sun Art Studios represented Churchill County in the 2014 Nevada Federal Junior Duck Design Contest and received congratulations from Conservation through the Arts, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from Susan Sawyer, visitor service manager of the Stillwater NWR complex.
A Churchill County High School student was faced with a tough decision when deciding which military college to attend.
There are still some tickets available for the performance by Cristina Pato and Migrations tomorrow night at the Art Center.
Relay for Life The Relay for Life is Fallon’s community gathering where everyone can join in the fight against cancer. If you would like to help Finish the Fight against Cancer, call Lacey Lehman at 310-889-55055 or Peach Sims at 334-868-3300.
SALT LAKE CITY — Getting the best of College of Southern Nevada has become the norm for the Western Nevada College baseball team in 2014.
For the second straight day, Carson High’s youngest player saved the day.
Allison Meyer and Corryne Diaz combined to deliver seven hits Thursday to help boost Douglas High School to a 7-2 Northern Division I regular season-ending softball victory at Carson.
A state judge this week rewrote a description that details the effect of a voter photo-identification initiative backed by conservative activist Sharron Angle.
If you’ve ever participated in 4-H or been given information by a Master Gardener, you’re one of hundreds of thousands of Nevadans for reason to celebrate this month.
While petroglyphs, which are prehistoric rock writing, are found in many places in Nevada, far less common are examples of pictographs or prehistoric paintings.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA is seeking applications from rural small businesses and agricultural producers who want to fund energy efficiency improvements or install renewable energy systems.
Robert Heinecken: Object Matter (Museum of Modern Art), by Eve Respini is the catalog of a retrospective exhibition currently on view at MoMA in New York (through June 22) which will also travel to the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles where it will be shown from Oct. 5 of this year through January 2015.
As of this morning, my wife and I, hopefully, will have arrived in Tokyo, our first destination on a three-week Asian and Pacific adventure that will include stops in Japan, South Korea, Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands.
The Fallon Convention and Tourism Authority met recently and approved and/or tabled the following grants:
The Bureau of Land Management and the Churchill County Museum have resumed the regularly scheduled Hidden Cave tours.
City Council members met Tuesday night at the City Council Chambers to approve the following items:
Mother’s Day is an occasion for mothers to sit back and relax and be doted on by their children.
Fountain and Traffic Tower. At the meeting of the council permission was asked by the Draper Self Culture Club to erect a fountain and traffic tower at the intersection of Maine Street and Williams Avenue. They asked that the city furnish water free of charge and supply free light to the tower. After carefully considering the matter, the council by a unanimous vote granted permission. It is only a question of time when some serious accident happens at the corner referred to above, as so many autos whirl rapidly to the left around that corner.
Churchill County Senior Center 310 East Court Street
Fifty-three motorcyclists died on Nevada roadways in 2013, surpassing the previous year’s number of fatalities by 39 percent, according to the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety.
The Cancer Warriors for Central Nevada are holding a Raffle Ride for Scott Wilson and Christina Santiago, both local cancer patients, on Saturday.
The Aces couldn’t manage to get any offense going Tuesday night as they lost 7-0 in the series opener with the Tacoma Rainiers.
This marks the end for Sara Parsons.
It attacks you like nothing you’ve encountered. It’s worse than giving up a walk-off home run to the No. 9 batter to win the World Series.
Getting into the playoffs was the first goal. Trying to get back to the championship game for the fifth consecutive year is next.
After being swept at Elko last month, the Greenwave baseball team’s chances of nabbing the league’s top seed seemed dim.
The Nevada State Finals Rodeo is about one month away, but Fallon has its first national representative.
It is the final tune-up before the rubber meets the road.
Serving as a host for the Region 18 baseball tournament doesn’t automatically translate into many championships over the past half-decade.
City attorneys asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to move quickly on a rule change allowing lawyers to advise clients on medical marijuana issues.
Michael Makley is Nevada’s most prodigious author. Following preeminent biographies of John Mackay & William Sharon, Makley collaborated with his son, Matthew, on a history of Cave Rock.
Companies looking for industrial space in Northern Nevada increasingly are looking at sites in Fernley.
One of Northern Nevada’s offbeat tourist attractions is getting ready for an expansion.
A huge bump in the cost of limes is eating into profits at area restaurants and bars. Prices for the green citrus used in various food recipes, especially Mexican dishes, as well as in cocktails have about tripled this year.
After spending much of the last year exploring the prime assets of a tri-country region of central Nevada, the Great Basin Regional Development Authority is moving forward with plans to attract new businesses to Lander, White Pine and Eureka counties.
MINDEN — Jace Zampirro knew he had made good contact on the ball. It just took a moment or two before he realized how good.
MINDEN — The Douglas Tigers came out swinging and never stopped.
CARSON CITY — A state judge Wednesday rewrote a description that details the effect of a voter photo-identification initiative backed by conservative activist Sharron Angle.
GENOA — Dalton Butler finished in a three-way tie for first, firing a 2-over-par 74 at Genoa Lakes Wednesday to lead the Carson High golf team to a fourth-place finish in the final Sierra League meet before regional play next Tuesday and Wednesday at Thunder Canyon.
The Western Nevada Musical Theater Company will present the Broadway blockbuster “Chicago” this weekend and next at the Carson City Community Center.
The Cancer Warriors for Central Nevada are holding a Raffle Ride for Scott Wilson and Christina Santiago, both local cancer patients, on Saturday.
City attorneys asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to move quickly on a rule change allowing lawyers to advise clients on medical marijuana issues.
Tortoise Group, the Las Vegas nonprofit that manages adoption of desert tortoises, is expanding its operations to Northern Nevada.
What a difference a year makes. As a freshman, Carson High’s Ian Schulz’s best effort in the discus was 123-5. Nearly a year later, Schulz has improved by 30 feet, 2 inches, and the improvement hasn’t gone unnoticed by throws coach Mike Louisiana.
Boy, one day it seems like spring is here and summer is on its way. I’ve been picking tulips, daffodils and lilacs. Then before you can say hurray, hurray the first of May, it’s cold weather and I feel like I need to make some soup. Well, they say, “If you don’t like the weather in Nevada, wait five minutes and it will change.” Change in seasons, change in weather, lots of changes in the air in Carson.
Carson High’s JV boys and girls track squads won in the Great Sierra JV Championship Invite on Tuesday afternoon at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex.
Dr. Carroll Arden Heffernan Jr. Former Nevada resident, Carroll Arden Heffernan Jr., 82, (Arden) passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2014 at his home in Carson City,Nevada.Arden was born May 12, 1931 in Reno, Nevada to Wanoma and Carroll Heffernan Sr.
Stanley Jay Lee passed away April 26, 2014, in Carson City, Nevada. Stanley was born May 30, 1925, in Pasadena California to Charles Francis and Leo White Lee.
Sandra Lynn Heald passed away on April 13, 2014 at the age of 62. She was born June 5, 1951 in San Fernando, California to Kenneth and Anna Brewer.
Relay for Life The Relay for Life is Fallon’s community gathering where everyone can join in the fight against cancer. If you would like to help Finish the Fight against Cancer, call Lacey Lehman at 310-889-55055 or Peach Sims at 334-868-3300.
On April 22, an alliance of ranchers, farmers and Native Americans arrived in Washington D.C. and set up a tipi camp on the National Mall. On April 26, this Cowboy-Indian Alliance marched together peacefully, by the thousands, to protest an unlawful taking of their land. Who is taking the land of these hard-working Americans, while breaking treaties that protect Native American rights? A foreign corporation which has already taken land from at least 89 landowners in Texas.
A vacation or weekend road trip doesn’t have to derail your diet. With some planning, you can eat well and stay healthy even while you travel.
What’s that saying about bad things happening when good people do nothing or some words to that affect? I was thinking about this when I looked again at a column I did a couple of weeks ago, a column that I didn’t quite finish to my satisfaction.
RENO — In an emergency situation, a Nevada Army Guard Mustang can be a horse’s best friend.
Gov. Brian Sandoval recognized Sharlee Smith as Nevada’s April Veteran of the Month attended by friends, family and veteran community leaders during a recent presentation at the State Capitol.
Passengers are eligible to receive Live Local Fallon stamps for both “play” and “eat” on a bus trip to support a former Fallon softball player now competing for the University of Nevada, Reno.
State Sen. Mark Hutchison, a candidate for lieutenant governor against Sue Lowden, recently spoke at the Fallon Rotary Club to discuss the ramifications of the Education Tax Initiative, a 2% percent tax which would hurt businesses that gross more than $1 million annually.
The Nevada AFL-CIO has voted to oppose passage of the teachers’ union margins tax initiative.
Since the Smith-Lever Act established the nationwide Cooperative Extension system in 1914, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension has been a part of Nevada life, presenting research-based knowledge and programs to address critical community needs.
Cooperative Extension in Nevada has grown from a program to assist farmers and ranchers to one that now encompasses most segments of society as residents more about the world in which they live.
Whether looking to advance their career, financial situation or personal life, taking the steps towards self-improvement is top of mind to many people.
The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation (formerly Bessie Minor Charitable Fund), formed by the owners and founder of Swift Communications, awards grants to programs that promote literacy, reading and writing skills as well as programs focusing on the arts, languages and sciences.
On Thursday, the University of Nevada’s Cooperative Extension celebrates its centennial.
A regular meeting of the Churchill County School District Board will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Churchill County Administration Office, 690 S. Maine St.
If you are the parent of an older child or teen, you may not think about his or her day-to-day medical needs as often as you did during early childhood. But older kids also are dependent on you, especially when it comes to emotional health and wellness.
Bob passed away at home on January 28. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate Leslie, hunting partner and buddy Scrawny, mother Betty, sister Judy Casper (David), stepson Derrik Kennedy (Tiffany), stepdaughter Holly Wright-Mendoza (Shawn), grandchildren Mason, Morgan, Amaya, Kaylee, Amaliah and many other friends & family. A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2pm at the Timber’s Saloon patio 124 E. 8th Street Carson City - Gone Fishin’
The Fallon baseball team brushed aside Sparks last weekend in a Northern Division I-A series as the Greenwave allowed just two runs in three games. Fallon won the opener 9-1 and followed with an 11-1 win in six innings and a 4-0 victory to close out the set.
Locked and loaded, three Fallon archers are ready to put their skills on display on the biggest stage.
It was the right team at the right time for the Fallon softball squad.
The thought didn’t cross Sam Martin’s mind to continue swimming competitively after high school. But her mother knew that she had a lot to offer in college.
Over the past year Michael McDonald has cemented himself as perhaps the most consequential Nevada Republican Party chairman since John Mason rode herd over the party faithful in the mid-1990s. This is no mean feat.
Patricia Leggett is serving notice to the Division I-A. The Fallon sophomore came away with three wins and one second-place finish at the High Desert Invitational at Reed High School in Sparks on Friday.
The second annual Battle of the Bench returns to Churchill County High School’s Grad Nite.
The time has come to see if the NFL thinks Trevor de Braga is ready to be given a shot at primetime.
The man who used a hidden recorder to make videos of two young girls taking showers at his Carson City home has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison. Marcus Gabriel Henderson, 34, pleaded guilty in January to a count of attempted production of child pornography. U.S. District Judge Larry Hicks ordered the sentence and that Henderson register for life as a convicted sex offender.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Durant has plenty of scoring titles. Now, he finally has an MVP trophy to go with them.
President Obama announced a new kind of retirement plan called MyRA. It won’t do much to reduce your income taxes because the contributions to this new retirement savings plan are NOT deductible on your tax return. It is your account, and you keep it if you change jobs.
A Carson City woman and a Reno man were arrested in the 100 block of Corbett Street on felony drug counts. According to their arrest reports: A deputy with the Tri-County Gang Unit was searching for Rebecca Peltier, 31, of Carson City and visited her home. Her car was parked out front. Her apartment’s windows were covered with sheets, preventing the deputy from seeing inside.
Chicago, Illinois, where she spent the early part of her life. There she graduated from South Shore High School and briefly worked as a legal secretary. In 1946, she met John Smith, a “handsome cowboy,” on a blind date arranged by her best friend.
It is all well and good that the Nevada Wolf Pack is going to retire the number of former baseball coach Gary Powers on May 9. Powers, who wore No. 17, will be the first coach in school history to have his number retired because, well, very few coaches in the history of the school have actually worn a number. But the honor doesn’t go as far as it should. The Wolf Pack also needs to put Powers’ name on the stadium in which he helped build, care for and nourish. Powers-Peccole Park has a nice ring to it. The Pack put Chris Ault’s name on Mackay Stadium last fall. Powers, who coached longer at Nevada than any other coach and won more games than any other Pack coach, has earned the same honor.
You didn’t see it on your calendar, but Tax Freedom Day fell on April 21 this year. So, why not mark the occasion by beginning to look for ways to become a “tax-smart” investor?
Residents across the state are being encouraged to attend “Living With Fire” Regional Conferences being held this month to interact with their neighbors, firefighting representatives, natural resource specialists and others to learn how to prepare for wildfire at their homes and in their communities.
Native plants provide stunning, hardy and drought-resistant landscapes while benefiting the environment. Increasing demand for these plants provides opportunities to Nevada’s farmers.
After listening to a 20-minute presentation on the benefits the Fallon Youth Club provides to the community, county commissioners approved $10,000 toward the group’s operating expenses and in the future, will include FYC as a line item in the count budget.
The Nevada Department of Agriculture and University of Nevada Cooperative Extension are now offering free Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) training and certification to interested Nevada farmers. GAP certification helps agriculture operations reduce food safety risks through the use of sound agriculture and good handling practices.
SPARKS — Carson High fired the first salvos in its doubleheader battle with Spanish Springs, but the Cougars won the war.
Diane Baker Roberts, Hal Wilkins and Justin Clark are trying their best to promote junior tennis in Carson City and outlying areas.
The other day an employee was sorting silver dollars when he ran across a small group of 1922 Peace dollars that were obviously very fresh uncirculated coins, except they had cuts on them. It had been 15 years since we’d purchased those coins, and I told the story of how we came about them. In March 1999, I was attending a Baltimore coin show. I was accompanied by my wife, who was pregnant with our first. Knowing I was soon to be a new dad, I had been working harder than ever, and it was starting to show. I, and my wife, needed a break. I remember my prayer.
The Carson City Chamber of Commerce will host a forum May 21 for primary election candidates. A spokesman said there are two Republican candidates for Assembly District 40 and two Republicans running for Senate District 16, which includes south Reno and Carson City.
The Nevada Home Retention Program has signed an agreement with the federal government to begin operating the state homeowner-assistance program.
SPARKS — Carson jumped to a 4-1 lead, but Spanish Springs bounced back for a 7-6 9-inning win in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader.
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Western Nevada College closed out its Scenic West Athletic Conference season with another doubleheader split against College of Southern Idaho on Saturday.
RENO — A Carson City man has been sentenced to life in prison for the gang-related shooting death of a man near Aces Ballpark in downtown Reno. Washoe County District Judge Lidia Stiglich handed down the sentence Thursday to 27-year-old Arturo Bolanos Jr. for the October 2011 slaying of Macario Ortiz.
Fernley 95A Speedway’s third points race of the season last Saturday provided some excellent racing. The IMCA Modified main saw defending track champion Shawn Natenstedt take his first win of the season, holding off a charging Riley Simmons.
Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., has announced support for the bipartisan Wildfire Disaster Funding Act.
Leah Wentworth didn’t pull any punches.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The University of Nevada baseball team dropped game one of a three-game Mountain West series 3-2 at Air Force on Friday afternoon. The loss dropped the Wolf Pack to 23-19 overall and 13-9 in MW play. The Falcons improved to 16-20 and 6-16 in the MW.
Come join us tomorrow at Churchill County Fairgrounds for our annual 5K Strut-Your-Mutt Walk/Run, followed by the main event: Bark in the Park! This event is one of our two big fundraisers for the year, and we’re most grateful for your support of this fun-filled day. The shelter guests also send a thundering round of Paws Applause!
Churchill County Senior Center 310 E. Court St. Fallon NV 89406
Saying “Heroin is back, and it’s cheap,” Washoe Municipal Court Judge Dorothy Nash Holmes on Thursday called for changes in Nevada drug laws to prevent overdose deaths.
A 22-year-old Winnemucca woman was arrested early Wednesday after allegedly leading Carson City Sheriff’s deputies on a chase, and a 28-year-old Winnemucca woman was arrested on a felony drug count. According to the woman’s arrest report:
The fees charged by the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange will more than double next year. The exchange board voted unanimously Wednesday to set the fee for 2015 at a flat $13 per member, per month. The current fee is $4.95 per member, per month.
Relay for Life The Relay for Life is Fallon’s community gathering where everyone can join in the fight against cancer. If you would like to help Finish the Fight against Cancer, call Lacey Lehman at 310-889-55055 or Peach Sims at 334-868-3300.
Murder. Corruption. Greed. Fame. And all that jazz. The Western Nevada Musical Theater Company brings the sizzling Broadway blockbuster, “Chicago,” to Northern Nevada on weekends, May 9-18.
Come support Fallon’s own Sara Parsons on Senior Day as the University of Nevada softball player takes the field in her final home game.
For Union of Schools. The committees appointed by the Smart, Wightman and Wildes school districts have rendered their report on the question of forming a union of schools and the movement is said to be a unanimous success.
A Fallon woman agreed Thursday in Justice Court to a pair of plea agreements stemming from a high-speed chase in December.
In a rare mid-week meet, the Fallon boys track team once again showed its strength.
Steve Coburn has a little extra incentive as he looks forward to his birthday on Saturday.
Bighorns get split at home The Oasis Bighorns lacrosse team split a pair of games with Mount Rose on Wednesday.
The Fallon swim teams had a strong showing at last week’s Northern Nevada Invitational.
Going into the final week of the Scenic West Athletic Conference baseball season, the race for first place is finally clear.
Former longtime University of Nevada head baseball coach Gary Powers will be honored with the retirement of his number 17 on May 9 prior to the Wolf Pack’s 6 p.m. game with New Mexico at Peccole Park.
It’s the stretch run for the Fallon baseball and softball teams.
It’s the stretch run for the Fallon baseball and softball teams.
Auditors have told lawmakers that the Nevada Department of Corrections has had serious computer and copier security problems — including the fact that prison officials were unaware that high-tech copy machines have a hard drive that stores images of everything copied.
