“If this were a dictatorship, it would be a heck of a lot easier, just so long as I’m the dictator.” President-elect George W. Bush, CNN, Dec.18, 2000.
There I was, making my bed when I discovered a half dozen more magazines I’d hidden under the side I sleep on. Of course, I just had to glance into the contents in each to find out if there were any interesting articles I could, perhaps, use in my column.
The Tenth Judicial District Court issued the following divorces during May 2015. Anna Rose Baker and Joshua Michael Baker.
The first County Commission meeting of July will be conducted Thursday at 8:15 a.m. at the Churchill County Administration Building chambers, 155 N. Taylor St.
Saturday marks 239 years since a group of men opposed to the tyranny of an oppressive king risked the charge of treason and signed the Declaration of Independence.
Liberals and RINOs (Republicans in Name Only) hate the Taxpayer Protection Pledge with, as Diane Chambers once put it on Cheers, “the white hot intensity of a thousand suns.” And there’s a very good reason for that…
The following is a recap on Nevada veterans’ legislation signed by Gov. Brian Sandoval.
The Carson Water Subconservancy District is warning the public about harmful and invasive plants during Invasive Weed Awareness Month in the Carson River Watershed.
re drought-ravaged trees the new wildfire fuel? RENO — Drought-ravaged trees could pose a serious threat to homeowners and forest communities as Nevada’s wildfire season gets underway.
USDA Rural Development Nevada has $15 million available to lend to rural communities for emergency response, such as fire trucks, patrol vehicles, building expansion or renovation, communications and surveillance equipment.
The following births occurred at Banner Churchill Community Hospital. June 18, 2015 A girl, Serenity Ray-Lynn Warkentin to Chelsie and Cade Warkentin, weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring 18 ½ inches.
A murder case dating back to 1999 finally came to an end Friday.
Baby Boomers have the longest life expectancy of any generation thus far; they’re also believed to be the most active generation.
The Churchill County School Board of Trustees were updated Thursday night regarding the district’s summer construction projects.
For the more than 36 million Americans who suffer from migraines, summertime doesn’t always mean fun in sun.
“Maverick,” “Viper” and “Iceman” are returning to the silver screen.
The second go brought double the patronage. On Saturday, the second annual De Golyer Buckin’ Horse and Bull Bash battled extreme temperatures and a rowdy crowd at the Churchill County Fairgrounds.
After the dust settled, one of Fallon youngest and best cowboys stood tall.
Once again, realignment is coming. The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s Board of Control voted last week to accept the NIAA Realignment Committee’s proposal, according to Assistant Director Jay Beesemyer.
With every 100-mile course crushed, the ultrarunning world becomes better acquainted with Rob Krar and his beard.
The Nevada State Railroad Museum’s Fourth of July celebration Friday through Sunday offers a parade of trains, featuring the Inyo, No. 25 and the McKeen car, at 9 a.m. each morning. Friends of the Nevada State Railroad Museum and Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery will host a silent auction on Saturday. Warren Engine Co. will sell refreshments at the depot each day. Wristbands for $15 include admission to the museum and unlimited rides on the McKeen car and steam train on the day of purchase. For more information, call 775-687-6953, or email amichalski@nevadaculture.org.
Patterns of Perfection, a 22-year-old rapper and songwriter from South Lake Tahoe, is releasing his third studio album, The Big P.O.P., 14 original tracks published on the rapper’s own World Records independent music label.
Organizers of this year’s Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival are looking for volunteers to help with this year’s festivities. An information meeting for anyone interested will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 7 in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St. Snacks will be provided.
Trailered boats from the 1950s to the 1970s are sought for a display to honor Sugar Pine Point State Park’s birthday party on Saturday, July 25.
Silver City is offering a resident artist program in which artists are invited to live in the town for up to four months in exchange for offering public performances, exhibitions, lessons and workshops.
Dan passed away in Reno NV on June 23, 2015 after a long illness. Few people are lucky enough to arrange their final days, but in keeping with his usual strength, Dan was able to do just that.
Sue Vradenburg, 41 year Carson City resident, passed away in Thousand Oaks CA on June 22, 2015 at age 89. Sue is survived by her daughters Becky Vradenburg Siegel of Monument CO and Marilyn Vradenburg Bush of Simi Valley CA.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City FRIDAY At 9:20 a.m., a 33-year-old Albuquerque, N.M., man was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct after deputies responded to reports of a man threatening and cursing staff at the Long Street FISH Thrift Store. Bail was set at $150
Six of the individuals involved in a major drug bust in March entered guilty or no contest pleas in District Court Monday. Elvin Fred, Tawnee Johnson, James Tito, Michelle Rendleman, Aaron Jalbert and Christopher Landry were all arrested after Tri-Net Narcotics Task Force raided a house on the 3500 block of Desatoya Drive in early March. Authorities seized nearly 11 ounces of methamphetamine with a street value of more than $30,000.
What was described as a “melee” by deputies resulted in an arrest Sunday night at the In & Out Burger in Indian Hills. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a fight involving around two-dozen people at Carson Valley Plaza at 10 p.m.
Carson City Historical Society’s teapot exhibit opens Wednesday at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum, 1207 N. Carson St., where more than 60 teapots owned by local residents will be displayed through July.
Carson City Nugget is hosting Battle of the Badges blood drive from noon to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, when the Carson City Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office compete to see which department can collect the most blood.
The Fernley Farmers Market will host The United Blood Services’ Bloodmobile at The Big R parking lot on Thursday, July 16. Appointments are available from 3 to 7:45 p.m. at 465 E. Main Street, Fernley.
Evergreen Gene’s, 1811 N. Carson St., is giving away vegetable plants including grafted tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and more.
Turn on and tune in to “Reminiscing With The Rockin’ Rev” on AM 1180 KCKQ or www.americamatters.us from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday for the Rockin’ Rev’s star-filled 4th of July extravaganza.
Sharon Steel Kientz joined her Lord on June 24, after a long illness. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, four brothers, and her daughter
Hal Van Engel, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, January 4, 2015, following open heart surgery at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in Carson City, Nevada. He recently lived in Minden, Nevada, and for over three years has worked as a software engineer for Informa in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.
James Lowell “Jim” Davenport passed away in Las Vegas, NV on June 19th, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 88. He was born January 31, 1927 to James B. and Laura E. (Crew) Davenport in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
CARSON CITY, Nev., — With the Treasury Department announcing that a woman will be pictured on the redesigned $10 bill, America’s most famous legal hooker is stating her case for consideration.
Dick passed away peacefully with his family present at his side at the Lodge Memory Care Unity in Carson City, NV. He was born in Hays, KS, the oldest of two children of Carl & Ruby Malmberg. In Dec. 1960, he married his childhood friend, Virginia Wood. He is survived by his wife Virginia of Carson City, mother Ruby Wood, and sister Mary Illyin of San Raphael, CA. Three children, Jennifer Baker,
Sierra Place, 1111 W. College Parkway, is presenting a series of free events, from concerts to support groups, in July.
The Battle Born 1864 Brews, Bikes and Bubbly, a fundraiser hosted by Nevada Day, Inc. for the annual Nevada Day parade and celebration, is happening today in downtown Carson City. The following is a schedule of events; for more information, go to battleborn1864.com. Today All day — Karson Kruzers’ Run What Cha Brung car show at Fuji Park 8 a.m. — Flag ceremony at the main stage
If you’re a Carson City Little League fan, the day was as dark as the sky on Saturday.
Carson High’s baseball team opened some eyes this past spring when it finished in the first division of the Northern Nevada D-1 standings.
DEAR ABBY: My son is being deployed for 10 months. His wife and baby are coming to live with me, and I am thrilled.
The Carson Blue Jays scored five runs in the first three innings en route to a6-3 win over the Reno A’s Friday night at Ron McNutt Field.
RENO — Justin Marks allowed one run over six innings to lead the Reno Aces to a 2-1 win Saturday night, paving the way to a doubleheader sweep of the Fresno Grizzlies at Aces Ballpark.
Carson City’s Shannon Archer named to dean’s list
Carson City played the pitch-count game Friday night, and it failed. Carson, with Eddie Tierney on the mound, led 8-1 after three innings thanks to a seven-run third inning keyed by Wes Simpson’s three-run homer.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office confiscated a total of 48 grams of methamphetamine Friday morning after a traffic stop led to surveillance of a Carson City apartment allegedly used as a drug house.
His home run lifts 12-year-olds to comeback victory
Fernley 95A Speedway hosted a double points race last Saturday night, the extra points added due to the June 6 rainout.
Dominic George Tanzi passed away on May 19th 2015, at the age of 92, in Minden, NV surrounded by his 3 children and their wives. Dominic was born February 22, 1923 in Redwood City, CA to Dominic Tanzi and Palma Tanzi (Tofanelli) Dominic entered the Marine Corp in WWII at the age of 16, lying about his age. At the age of 17 he became the youngest Master Technical Sergeant in Marine Corp history. His battle honors include Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan and Tinian.
Thanks to a huge jump in sales of building materials, Carson City reported a 13.6 percent increase in taxable sales in April. Capital merchants sold $10.77 million worth of building materials, a 49.3 percent increase over the same month of 2014.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. THURSDAY At 4:11 p.m., a 35-year-old Carson City woman was arrested on suspicion of driving on license revoked and an out of agency warrant after deputies responded to reports of a possible intoxicated driver near 1600 Medical Parkway. Bail was set at $3,415.
Children ages 5-12 will learn road rules and safety, participate in bike maneuvers and exercises, and receive new bicycle helmets at a bike safety rodeo hosted by Western Safe Routes to Schools from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the basketball courts at 385 High St. in Silver City.
The Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range in Carson City will be closed from 6 to 9 a.m. Monday due to survey work being conducted by Carson City Parks and Recreation. The range, at 4000 Flint Drive, will reopen after 9 a.m. on the same day.
Jordan Bowman and Zachary Buker are starring in “Tomorrow, Tomorrow,” a play put on by Opera Elect at 2 and 7 p.m. July 11 at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City.
Country singer and songwriter Tanya Tucker, first known for her 1972 hit “Delta Dawn,” will appear live in concert at 8 p.m. Friday, July 3, in TJ’s Corral, the Carson Valley Inn’s outdoor events center.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, or PFLAG, and Transgender Allies Group, or TAG, are hosting a free panel discussion about being transgender at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, in the Performance Hall of the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. TUESDAY At 3:59 a.m., a 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of obstructing an officer, driving on a suspended license and fictitious registration and a 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of obstructing an officer after deputies initiated a traffic stop near the Highway 50 AM/PM. Bail for the 22-year-old was set at $850 and bail for the 19-year-old was set at $300.
The Carson Blue Jays scored six times in the fifth inning to snap a 1-all tie and go on to beat the Galena Cubs, 8-1, Wednesday night in a summer league baseball game at Ron McNutt Field.
A Lyon County Detention Facility inmate died Wednesday after being found not breathing and unconscious in his cell. Dylan Wanderer, 23, had been arrested on burglary and destroying property charges on June 23 and was being held at the detention center, according to a press release from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies found Wanderer unconscious around 6 p.m. Wednesday. He died on scene, said Michael Carlson, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Administration director. His death is believed to be a suicide.
The Carson City 10-year-old all-star team started and finished its District 1 opener with a loud bang.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team will take part in training for handling wandering persons cases. The training will be working in conjunction with Jacob Harmon, director of the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern Nevada, to participate in the Wandering Prevention Program, to help train in effective tracking, identification, special needs and other skills needed when searching for people with Alzheimer’s and other related impairments.
Abstract painting of landscapes by Emily Silver will be spotlighted in Counterpane, an exhibit put on by Capital City Arts Initiative, Saturday through Aug. 22 at St. Mary’s Art and Retreat Center in Virginia City.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning... The Sporting News, in its college football preview issue, lists the Nevada Wolf Pack’s Mackay Stadium as the best venue in the Mountain West.
Fallon’s up-and-coming cowboys and cowgirls are standing out at the National Junior High School Finals Rodeo.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering eight new “Grow Your Own, Nevada!” classes at 12 locations statewide to help Nevadans who want to get on a path to more sustainable, local, healthy living by growing more of their own food.
The Churchill County Democrats will hold their regular monthly meeting on June 11 at 6 p.m. at the Churchill County Administration Complex on the corner of North Taylor and A streets in room 136. Special guest will be Hawah Ahmad, president of the Young Democrats of Nevada.
A year after the Dairy Farmers of America’s plant that turns liquid milk into powdered products opened in Fallon, dairies in the area are growing along with it.
For example, you rarely hear the words “tax hike” lately. Politicians have become more adept at choosing and using words that are designed to raise less ire from the voting public. I could say their words are targeted to the oblivious “low information voter” that Limbaugh references frequently.
The philosophers and deep thinkers of the world have always preached that we are limited only by ourselves.
Editor’s note: This is the first of three articles from the Rural Preparedness Summit that is both educational and instructive for residents who live in an earthquake-prone state.
The federal crop insurance program provides an agricultural safety net, and crop insurance premium subsidies were created to increase usage of these risk management tools. The federal government subsidizes, on average, 62 percent of crop insurance premiums annually.
A Fallon woman pleaded guilty Tuesday in District Court for false identification and assault on a police officer.
Nevada’s 2015 legislative session was dubbed “the education session” by some people, and there were major changes in our K-12 system. Yet, despite much talk about Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposals, the most significant reform was not one he proposed.
Nine of Fallon’s best are set to take on an international flavor of cowboys and cowgirls at the Silver State International Rodeo.
The NBA Finals are now over, as is the Stanley Cup, leaving just baseball occupying the center stage. The U.S. Open concluded over the weekend up in Washington and you see more soccer highlights on SportsCenter.
The Churchill County School District has officially opened West End as an operational facility that houses several different district services.
The city of Fallon announced its new Employee of the Quarter is Diana McFadden. McFadden is an important part of the Convention Center team and a true asset to the city, a city representative said.
Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction Dale Erquiaga hopes to use his new Chiefs for Change membership to usher in a new modernized state education system.
One of the best things about writing this column is getting feedback from readers. Not too long ago, I received an email from a reader, Steve Hansen, telling me that he was the grandson of Joe Jarvis, who once owned a mercantile store and bank in the old mining town of Fairview, located east of Fallon.
Who doesn’t love reading the Sunday paper with a hot cup of coffee and a fresh cinnamon roll? Between sips and bites, my husband pointed out an article about Alzheimer’s and blood types. Research reveals there is a link between blood types and Alzheimer’s, and it appears that people with type O blood are the least likely to develop Alzheimer’s.
CCMS One-Act Play Competition Four one-act plays will contend for first place during the spring Churchill County Middle School One-Act Play Competition.
Facing the inevitable demise of the Nevada Department of Agriculture Organic Certification program, industry leaders in northern Nevada are preparing to move on.
The Churchill Arts Council is wrapping up negotiations for its 2015 – 2016 programs and activities and membership information and a brochure for upcoming events will be available next month.
The winners of this year’s Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run are going to have to earn it.
Several lawmakers on Thursday questioned whether a federally funded nutrition study would generate any useful data. But the majority of the Interim Finance Committee approved the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act study anyway.
he Northern Nevada Pond Club is hosting its annual pond tour on Saturday, July 11.
A laser-guided tour of starry wonders with professional stargazer Gigi Giles will be offered from 8:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 10, at Spooner Lake.
The Nevada Artists Association opened its summer show at the Brewery Arts Center, where a reception for the artists will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. A judged event, awards are given in five categories for first, second, third, peoples choice and best of show. Food and libations will be available at the reception. The show runs through July; the gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays at 449 W. King St. For more information, go to www.NevadaArtists.org, or call 775-882-6411.
Brokers and other financial professionals have been added to the list of those charged with watching for suspected exploitation of older and vulnerable people.
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 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Glen Eagles.
The Starbucks roasting plant in Minden is hosting a hiring event on Saturday to fill a variety of positions, including plant lead, distributions specialists and distribution partners.
Professional bullwhip instructor Doc Durden will share his talent in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 10 a.m. Saturday, when he will demonstrate the use of whips in both ability and marksmanship.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Department Motor Unit is hosting its 12th annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge this weekend in downtown Carson City.
Attorney General Adam Laxalt is advertising for five top positions key to his reorganization of the office including a newly created General Counsel.
After two successful varsity seasons, running back Colby Brown is ready to take his game to the next level.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. MONDAY At 7:40 a.m., David Albertson, 21, was arrested on suspicion of felony sale of a controlled substance, two counts of felony trafficking 4-14 grams, felony trafficking 14-28 grams and possession of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $50,000.
A Fallon teen is preparing to compete in the National Miss Amazing Pageant coming up in July in Los Angeles.
The Churchill Arts Council has been a labor of love for Valerie Serpa and Kirk Robertson.
Amateur Radio of Churchill County is putting hours of practice to the test by participating on Saturday in a national field day, a nationwide amateur radio contest for operators to hone and demonstrate their ability to deploy and operate without support infrastructure during an emergency.
Freshman Republican Assemblymen Erv Nelson and Chris Edwards appeared on a local PBS community affairs television show recently and advocated for annual sessions of the Nevada Legislature.
What’s with the pajama party? Why do some women wear their pajamas out to shop to the casino and even to restaurants. Does it only happen in Fallon? Not only do they wear their pajamas anywhere and anytime, they dress their children in the same manner. There’s only one word to describe this fashion, it’s tacky. Maybe I’m just not in step with today’s trends.
The young man I call my sixth son, Rick, and my oldest son, Don Jr., both have sent Doug (another son) and me subscriptions to different magazines.
The Young Entrepreneurs Collective, in collaboration with city of Fallon Co-Working Space, is hosting a series of six classes to expand business owners’ skills across a variety of topics.
The Churchill County Democrats will hold their regular monthly meeting on June 11 at 6 p.m. at the Churchill County Administration Complex on the corner of North Taylor and A streets in room 136. Special guest will be Hawah Ahmad, president of the Young Democrats of Nevada.
This year’s Relay for Life returned to the middle school last weekend to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year.
A plume of smoke from the Washington fire near Markleville, Calif., floated into Churchill County on Sunday afternoon, giving residents their first glimpse of the 2015 fire season.
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.
Two Fallon residents are improving after suffering critical injuries from an accident on June 14.
The second go has been a bit easier. Nevertheless, the challenges and hurdles to clear were there, but the lessons learned from last year have made it easier for Cody and Kristina De Golyer
It’s not everyday someone from Fallon reaches the collegiate tennis platform.
In her first-ever appearance at the College National Finals Rodeo, Fallon’s Sydney Howard hung around with the best in Casper, Wyo.
Summer is in full swing and so too are a number of local sporting options for Churchill County residents.
Swinging a golf club with the use of two good hands is a chore for many who play the game, but swinging with one hand would seem next to impossible.
Western Nevada College softball fans will have two more reasons to follow the Black Hills State University program next season — catcher Lauren Lesniak and center fielder Pamela Sakuma have signed letters of intent to attend the NCAA Division II school located in Spearfish, S.D.
The Truckee and North Lake Tahoe area is set to host the nation’s top amateur and junior cyclists at the USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships from June 24-28.
STATELINE, Nev. — A basketball player has never finished atop the leaderboard at the American Century Championship. And that’s a trend two-time NBA champion Shane Battier would like to see change.
This Saturday Ken Haskins, pastor of Carson City’s First Christian Church, will be dialing Memphis, Tennessee, to interview two Sun recording artists. At 2:30 p.m. the Rockin’ Rev will interview rockabilly legend, Sonny Burgess, famous for the records, “We Wanna Boogie” and “Red Headed Woman,” on Reminiscing With the Rockin’ Rev, a weekly radio program broadcast live from Reno Town Mall.
Top athletes will compete in a weekend of equestrian excellence in the $25,000 International Hunter Derby, $2,500 National Hunter Derby, and a Welcome Stake, all to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, on Saturday and Sunday at Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility, 4200 Old Highway 395 in Washoe Valley.
The Carson City Little League 9-10 all-stars open tournament play June 24. Members of the team are Ian Fontaine, Kai Miller, Tyler Palmer, Cooper Eaton, Thomas Young, Aiden Serda, Ethan Reynolds, Thomas Burchett, Devon Sanchez, Decarlo Quintana, Quentin Beck, Anthony Planeta and Aaron Mastrain.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. FRIDAY At 10:59 a.m., Richard Adams, 29, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony robbery with use of a deadly weapon warrant after deputies responded to reports of Adams being in the area of the 1100 block of Thompson Street. Bail was set at $50,000.
Adam Whitt was perfect in his short-season A debut and Colby Blueberg kept sailing along in the Midwest League.
Otto Sandmeier, at the age 74, died with his family and close friends by his side, Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in Carson City, NV.
Come join and celebrate the life of Nick Radu, husband and father of Martie and Martin, from 3-6pm, Saturday, June 13th at Q’s BBQ, 230 Fairview Dr., Carson City. Enjoy visiting and sharing fond memories of a special man.
In memory of Sam & Kay Brady, a graveside service will be held June 16, 2015 at 2:30pm at Lone Mountain Cemetery followed by a Celebration of Life at 4:00pm at their home in Moundhouse, Nevada: 3 Gypsum Dr.
The Ghost Soldiers Motorcycle Club is hosting its second annual Motorcycle Show & Shine in conjunction with the Dayton Valley Days festival Sept. 19-20 in Old Town Dayton
Long time Fallon resident Mary R. Johnson passed away May 28, 2015 after a long illness.
Thomas Michael Gardia, a Minden resident, passed away from a sudden illness Saturday June 6, 2015, he was 64. Tom was surrounded by his wife of 25 years and children. Born June 26, 1950 in Lakewood, CA. and was preceded in death by his parents Tom and Ruth Gardia.
Barbara Jean Grimes passed away June 4, 2015 in Carson City, NV. Memorial Services will be Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 5:00pm at Walton’s Funeral Home in Carson City, NV. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Barbara to the ALS Association. To sign the online guestbook go to www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com
Lewis Mark Rabe of Carson City, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at his home, he was 54. Born Oct. 28, 1960 in Santa Cruz, CA, born to Karen and Richard Rabe. Lewis was well known in Carson City by many, he was into all types of racing here in Carson City.
Tom entered into this life on May 18, 1936 to Marion and Justus Been, in Pickens, WV. He was raised in Pittsburg, PA along with his siblings Bertha May, Jon, and Howard
Catherine T. Walsh, 88 of Carson City, passed away on May 21, 2015. Interment will be at Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbia, TN
On the morning of May 17, 2015, Rick James Ellery, known to all as Ricky, passed away at the young age of 18. Ricky was born June 28, 1996 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane WA. Ricky was the third son to Loren and Nina Ellery. Ricky was born in this world a fighter, fighting for his life in the first few weeks. This was the start of many adventures and challenges throughout his life.
Many people think that getting to ride a motorcycle all day for work would be nothing but fun and games, however for the Carson City Sheriff’s Office’s Motor Unit it’s hard work, long training and of course, a little bit of fun. Five deputies make up the Motor Unit that combines their passion for bikes and police work. For the Motor Unit, instead of being in a car, they spend most of their time on motorcycles or dirt bikes conducting traffic stops, clearing accidents and responding to calls instead of in the police cars.
When I’m driving around town, my radio is always tuned to ESPN.
RENO — The Carson Blue Jays, sparked by Bryce Moyle’s no-hitter and a 3-hitter by Cody Azevedo, swept two games at the High Sierra Classic Saturday at Bishop Manogue.
Saturday is the first of the summer free in-the-park concerts featuring Jefferey Broussard and the Creole Cowboys.
The Carson Blue Jays baseball team ovecame a 6-1 deficit by scoring 10 runs in the fourth inning on their way to a 14-9 win over Fernley Friday in the High Sierra Desert Classic at Bishop Manogue High School.
The Carson City District Attorney made a motion Thursday afternoon to dismiss murder charges for William Dresser. Dresser was charged with open murder with the use of a deadly weapon in January 2014 for the murder of his wife, Frances Dresser, after fatally shooting her. Frances had been in the hospital paralyzed from the neck down after suffering a severed spinal cord from a fall in her home. She had expressed interest in committing suicide to friends and medical professionals after receiving the prognosis she would be a quadriplegic the rest of her life, according to the motion to dismiss
Lyon County Sheriff’s Department arrested Ryan Coddington on suspicion of solicitation to commit murder. Coddington and his alleged accomplice Melanie Patellaro were arrested in relation to the murder of Alea Clarke.
Fernley 95A Speedway is back in action tonight with a double points race, making up for the June 6 rain-out.
The Carson City Classic Cinema Club is hosting its inaugural Hollywood Gala Dinner and Fundraiser, whose theme is based on the first Academy Awards held in 1929, on July 18 at Gold Dust West Casino.
A story of riches and regions from the Comstock to Paris will be told at the Nevada State Museum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25, when Gray Brechin will present “Follow the Money: How Nevada’s Comstock Lode Built San Francisco and So Much More.” The talk includes Nevada history, art and architecture, Comstock mining, cultural geography and economics.
The William Passmore Carlin Camp 25 of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War based in Reno received the U.S. Army Patriotic Civilian Service Award from Hawthorne Army Depot commander, Lt. Col. Gregory K. Gibbons.
One of Nevada’s most treasured parks for hiking, camping and star gazing is Great Basin National Park in Baker, Nev. The home of Lehman Caves and aged Bristlecone pines, the area is renowned for some of the darkest and clearest night skies in the United States.
“Virginia City” is the theme of this week’s Carson City Photo Club meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.
In collaboration with North Tahoe Arts, Trails & Vistas is putting on two free workshops geared to empower participants to create art that could be displayed along the path of the T&V Art Hikes.
Carson City’s Adam Whitt has probably traveled more in the last couple of weeks than he did his entire senior year at Nevada.
The Night Hawks, a rock and country band, will headline a concert at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Sunday. The Scarlet Verbs, a duo performing indie rock, will open for the band.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. WEDNESDAY At 7:41 p.m., a 26-year-old Reno man was arrested on suspicion of theft and violation of conditions of parole after an inmate told deputies at the Carson City jail someone had been using his bank account to buy phone credits. Bail was set at $3,500.
Fifty years ago, the Charlatans, a psychedelic rock band who came out of the music scene in 1960s San Francisco, played its first performance at the Red Dog Saloon, a famed rock ‘n’ roll bar and restaurant in Virginia City. The band is returning to the Comstock for two commemorative performances the weekend of June 20-21.
RENO — The Carson Blue Jays used the hot bat of Joe Nelson and the legs of Connor Pradere to pull out a 10-9 win over the NorCal Naturals Thursday afternoon in the opening round of the annual High Sierra Classic at Bishop Manogue High School.
Western Nevada College softball fans will have two more reasons to follow the Black Hills State University program next season — catcher Lauren Lesniak and center fielder Pamela Sakuma have signed letters of intent to attend the NCAA Division II school located in Spearfish, S.D.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . .
Wayne Tolbert of Reno, Nevada was born in Ohatchee, Alabama. He was a graduate of Alexandria High School, and earned his BA from the University of San Francisco, California in 1974. His memory will be cherished by his wife Mary of 50 years, sons James Fredrick (Kim), David Wayne, and Nathan, Edward (Christi), his loving grandchildren, and brothers James R. and Rocky
There will be plenty of bands, but once again this year Carson City’s Taste of Downtown will be a battle for your taste buds the evening of Saturday.
Churchill County Senior Center 310 E. Court St. Fallon, NV 89406 775-423-7096 775-423-9696 FAX ccseniorcenter@cccomm.net
The 2015 Stewart Father’s Day Powwow in Carson City is today through Sunday at the Stewart Indian School campus.
We all have our own way of verbally expressing approval. At different ages we express ourselves differently.
Sen. Ted Kennedy’s 1965 immigration act allowed the Democrats to start winning elections the same way they win recounts: by enlarging the pool of voters.
Father’s Day is almost here. If you’re a father, especially one with young children, get ready to add to your collection of homemade cards, ties, golf tees or other such gifts designed to please you. Your greatest gift, of course, is your children — and you would doubtlessly get great satisfaction from knowing that you’ve provided them with financial resources that can benefit their lives in many ways. So, why not use this Father’s Day as a starting point for investing in your children’s futures?
Western Nevada College has named 322 students to the Dean’s List for the 2015 spring semester. To qualify for WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher.
LEIPZIG, Germany – From its outward appearance, the imposing 102-year-old building in this city’s “Mitte” or central district provides no clues to the roles it played during World War II and the Cold War.
As state controller, I serve on the Nevada Department of Transportation Board of Directors. At one board meeting, someone dwelt briefly on NDOT’s “Zero Fatalities” roadway safety goal.
Over the past quarter century, the Assemblies of God, USA, has established a strong tradition of growth, with 2014 marking its 25th consecutive year of increase in adherents. In the statistical report recently presented to the AG’s Executive Presbytery, the Assemblies of God now has 3,146,741 adherents — the highest number of adherents on record.
The Carson River watershed is in hot water. That’s what happens when the Sierra Nevada snowpack that normally feeds the system is way below normal — just 7 percent of average this year with peak spring runoff finished two months early.
In today’s digital age, employers have a world of information at their fingertips through which they can learn about current and prospective employees. A quick online search can yield information far beyond what an individual includes in his or her resume or employment application. Out of a desire to make sure a candidate is qualified and will otherwise be a “good fit” for an organization, companies may be tempted to search for information concerning job applicants through social media sites such as Facebook or LinkedIn.
I n recent years, Reno has become a hub for green energy development and recently played host to the Geothermal Energy Association National Summit 2015, which included a panel discussion titled “Local Economic Benefits of Geothermal Development.”
Two longtime public servants of Fallon, Mayor Ken Tedford and Councilman Bob Erickson, and recently elected Councilwoman Kelly Frost renewed their oaths of office on a sunny Tuesday afternoon in the courtyard behind City Hall.
With the Fourth of July a little more than than two weeks away, the Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the Churchill County Parks and Recreation Department are in the homestretch in lining up sponsors and parade entries to this year’s event.
In less than a week the first class to improve business owners kicks off at the Old Post Office, home of the Young Entrepreneurs Collective and the city of Fallon’s Co-Working Space.
Gov. Brian Sandoval has announced plans to create a series of electric vehicle charging stations all along U.S. Highway 95 between Reno and Las Vegas.
Honoring dad is more than celebrating Father’s Day once a year.
The Churchill County Commissioners approved on Wednesday a rate increase for service fees at the cemetery.
Four Fallon cowboys are riding into the National High School Finals Rodeo, while seven more plus the four qualified for the Silver State International Rodeo.
After blazing through the desert landscape, Tanner Boone is having the time of his life running in Big Sky country.
It’s time for the rest of the Bay Area teams to step up.
The annual King of the Lake tournament put on by Tahoe Mountain Sports will bring disc golf professionals and amateurs to Lake Tahoe and Truckee from today through Sunday.
High school football is back on Dollar Hill.
Dog obedience classes by Guy Yeaman will be offered from 10 to 11 a.m. Sundays from June 28 through Aug. 2 at Dayton Valley Dog Park, at Dayton Valley and Como roads.
The Carson City Historical Society is looking for unusual teapots it can borrow for its free teapot exhibit that runs in July at the Foreman-Roberts House museum, 1207 N. Carson St.
The sixth annual Wounded Warriors High Five Tour, an event that visits American cities to thank military families for their sacrifices, is rolling into Carson City from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dick Campagni’s Capital Ford, 3660 S. Carson St.
The Northern Nevada Astronomical Group is hosting a star party and astronomy program from 8:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Washoe Lake State Park.
The Brewery Arts Center will kick off summer with a series of Thursday night concerts, the first of which will feature a local jazz trio.
Although variable spring weather conditions contributed to prolonged periods on the road, Western Nevada College’s baseball players remained committed to their No. 1 priority as a Wildcat: academics.
Rosie Laird, a Carson City landscape artist, is teaming up with It’s a Girl Thang from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday to raise money for the Nevada Humane Society in Carson City.
The most published house in Nevada can now be found on the MLS listings. The Stremmel House, which has appeared in numerous design and home magazines, is on the market for just under $5.5 million.
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 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Glen Eagles.
Fort Bragg, Calif., resident Janneke Strong, 36, has been identified as the person who was reported as a possible drowning in Topaz Lake on Wednesday afternoon.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. TUESDAY At 6:59 a.m., Isreal Gill, 24, of Oakland, Calif., was arrested on suspicion of felony fugitive from justice. No bail was set.
The trial of Assemblyman Richard Carrillo, D-Las Vegas, on DUI and a misdemeanor firearm charge was continued Wednesday after his lawyers made an unsuccessful attempt to get the case thrown out.
Live music by Rick Radecki of Lion’s Roar, barbecue food and a presentation by Patricia Cafferata, communications director for Attorney General Adam Laxalt, will be offered at Fernley Republican Women’s 10 year anniversary celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. July 25 at Out of Town Park, at Farm District Road and Highway 50A.
The Nevada 150 Foundation is continuing its celebration of Nevada’s sesquicentennial by donating hundreds of books and merchandise to state museums, state park gift shops and state and county libraries.
Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company is hosting auditions in early August for its November production of the Broadway blockbuster, “Mary Poppins.”
The Carson City Little League Hooligans open tournament play this week. Members of the team are Brandon Engels, Connor Lampert, Walker Mackenzie, Aiden Lopez, Jacob Green, Zack Forbis, Casey Martensen, Dante DeLuca, Jacob Mathison, Ryan Cooley, Hunter Matthies and Trevor Castillo.
A day after saying on Twitter that he was headed to Florida, Carson City’s Adam Whitt has apparently signed with the Houston Astros.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. MONDAY At 5:48 a.m., a 49-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of DUI-first offense after deputies responded to reports of a man sleeping in a vehicle at the intersection of Arrowhead Drive and Highway 50. Bail was set at $1,000.
Millennials are changing the employment landscape, according to panelists at a luncheon discussion about the Evolving Economic Environment. “Millennials (those born between 1980 and 2000) are not so much driven by dollars as by creativity,” said Rob Hooper, of the Northern Nevada Development Authority.
The remaining members of a Carson City drug ring pleaded guilty in Justice Court Tuesday morning. Elvin Fred, Tawnee Johnson, Christopher Landry, Michelle Rendleman, James Tito and Aaron Jalbert all waived their right to a preliminary hearing and entered guility pleas on various charges relating to a methamphetamine bust.
Gov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday announced plans to create a series of electric vehicle charging stations all along U.S. 95 between Reno and Las Vegas. There are three in Carson City including at the Carson City Community Center where a Chevy Volt was charging during the press conference.
CLEVELAND — Revived by a fresh-faced shooting superstar and a first-year coach who made them believe, the Golden State Warriors again reign supreme.
I tell you, give the Truckee-Tahoe athletes a little sunshine and they come out in force. The docks are full, the paddleboards are on cars, the bicyclists are in my lane (Have they not heard the right-of-way goes to the tonnage?), the dogs are keeping time with their masters on the trails — basically the hills are alive.
BOSTON — After a prostate cancer diagnosis, eating a diet higher in red and processed meat, high-fat dairy foods, and refined grains—known as a Western diet—may lead to a significantly higher risk of both prostate cancer-related mortality and overall mortality compared with eating a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fish, whole grains, and healthy oils, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
About the only thing Republicans did right in the 2015 legislative session was to place a stake squarely over the heart of Nevada’s failure factories and took the first big whack at the public school monopoly that has been killing the futures of so many of our children for so many years.
A generation of college-aged bicyclists have not only seen the historical and cultural thread of the United States from the seat of their two-wheel mode of transportation but they also feel satisfied in knowing that they are making a difference with those less fortunate than them.
There’s a beautiful small vase sitting on my bedroom bureau. It holds three of the most beautiful roses I have ever seen. This wonderful much needed rain has done a service to all of our rose bushes and trees. The front and back yards are just amazing this year.
Xylitol is a natural white crystalline substance that looks and tastes like sugar. It is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol (sweetener) found in many fruits, berries and vegetables and produced in small amounts by the human body. It has the same sweetness as sugar but with fewer calories and none of the negative tooth decay or insulin release effects of sugar.
ROCKLIN, Md. — Friday is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, an important time to learn the facts about sickle cell disease including signs and symptoms, as well as treatment options.
President Reagan was very good with a quip. It didn’t matter if the quip was true; he had the perfect timing and facial expressions of a trained actor, so people listened. He didn’t have to know what he was actually talking about; he just had to sound confident. With Reagan, superficial sound bites trumped substance.
NNS — The U.S. Pacific Fleet staff recently commemorated the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a ceremony at its Pearl Harbor headquarters.
The Nevada Department of Transportation has begun to apply a top sealant coating to U.S. 50 between Mound House and Silver Springs.
The Department of Motor Vehicles can now register men for the draft.
Steeped in history, the 100th anniversary of the Lahontan Dam was celebrated Saturday in a ceremony led by the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District.
The Churchill County School Board of Trustees awarded the auxiliary gymnasium contract to A&K Earth Movers at their Thursday night meeting.
A banner year complimented with an athletic scholarship, a school record, all-state honors and invitations to a pair of the largest prep track meets in the country.
The roars of the engines rattled throughout the area this weekend as the eighth annual Octane Fest hit the tracks and arenas.
Early visitors to the Carson City Airport Open House on Saturday will be offered an opportunity to take a tethered ride in the RE/MAX hot air balloon.
That Groovy Girl Group Sound: The Ladies of Rock & Roll is this week’s program on Reminiscing With the Rockin’ Rev, a radio program featuring Ken Haskins, pastor of Carson City’s First Christian Church.
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is accepting applications to fill three volunteer positions, whose terms expire in July 2018, on the Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife, Carson City’s wildlife management body.
Drake Martin entered a not guilty plea on all charges Monday morning in Carson City District Court. Martin is charged with sexual assault against a child under the age of 14 years, three counts of sexual assault against a child under the age of 16 years and four other sexual related charges.
RENO — The Carson Blue Jays started Monday’s game scoring six runs in both the first and second inning.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City FRIDAY At 9:53 a.m., a 38-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery. Bail was set at $3,000.
Swinging a golf club with the use of two good hands is a chore for many who play the game, but swinging with one hand would seem next to impossible.
In recent years, Reno has become a hub for green energy development and recently played host to the Geothermal Energy Association National Summit 2015, which included a panel discussion titled “Local Economic Benefits of Geothermal Development.”
Damon Lee Hamilton, born May 26, 1936 and passed on May 23, 2015 to play guitar with his son, Damon Lee Hamilton Jr, and daughter, Loraine Hamilton to start their own band with the angels. He graduated Blind School where he learned to play the guitar and worked on cars, all by sound.
RENO – An early lead didn’t stick for the Reno Aces in 10-4 loss to the Tacoma Rainiers Monday night at Aces Ballpark.
Kathryn E. Fletcher passed away peacefully on 6/1/15 in Carson City surrounded by family. Born in Duluth Minnesota 7/12/1916 the 3rd of 4 children born to Joseph and Blanche Brandmeier. Kathryn grew up in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in nutrition.
Chautauqua performer Michael E. Fischer will portray Carson Valley rancher Heinrich F. Dangberg in a free presentation at 10 a.m. Saturday at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park in Minden.
Three poets, Lisa Erin Robertson, Helen Wickes, and Stella Beratlis, will be featured in an evening of poetry at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the Carson City Library’s Digitorium, where readings by the poets will spotlight their recently published works, “The Orbit of Known Objects,” by Robertson; “World as You Left It,” by Wickes; and “Alkali Sink,” by Beratlis.
The 3rd and Curry St. Farmer’s Market inspired one Carson City artist to make Farm to Market, a series of prints that features an artistic take on the fruits and vegetables that make their way onto many market tables.
Tune into Kids, an art and science fair hosted by United Way, is returning from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, June 23, in Silver City’s Shady Park, 385 High St.
Carson City Library is hosting a presentation by local resident Raven Grayshield, who spent five months living in Yangon teaching English. Grayshield’s presentation, which will focus on the country of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno is becoming the first in Nevada to establish a new four-year degree in logistics to help meet anticipated demand for skilled workers at Tesla Motors and other high-tech companies moving distribution hubs to the region.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Department held its June Joining Forces event Friday, aimed at reducing and teaching residents about speeding. During the event, any speeding or traffic infraction the patrol deputies observed resulted in a ticket. A special unit comprised of various members of the Sheriff’s Department Patrol Unit participated in the event to try to educate residents on the dangers of speeding, as well as other traffic infractions such as not stopping at stop signs and cell phone use.
Kudos to Western Nevada College’s baseball program for having a past player and current star selected in this week’s amateur baseball draft
His hit propels Dodgers to Majors City championship Tyler Germain singled with one out in the bottom of the fifth to snap a 5-all tie and give the Dodgers a 6-5 win over the Cardinals in the Carson City Little League Major Division championship game Friday night at Governors Field.
Martin Truex Jr. finally got the monkey off his back at Pocono last Sunday, scoring a win for his Furniture Row team in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup race at the tricky triangle
The Douglas County Public Library Teen Advisory Board is hosting a Mario Kart tournament with board games, pizza, popcorn and drinks from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 19, at the Minden library.
Carson Valley Beekeepers is hosting a meeting, in which information about honey bees, beekeeping and other topics will be discussed, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 15.
The first of nine people involved in an alleged major drug bust pleaded guilty in Justice Court Friday afternoon. Patricia Bigpond, originally charged with sale of a controlled substance and two counts of trafficking, waived her preliminary hearing to plead guilty to one count of level two trafficking. With this deal, all other charges were dismissed.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. THURSDAY At 10:44 a.m., Sierra Heddy, 18, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony battery of a deadly weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia after deputies responded to reports of a man and woman fighting at the intersection of Highway 50 and Rand Avenue. At the same incident a Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery-first offense. Bail for Heddy was set at $31,000 and bail for the man was set at $3,000.
William (Bill) Maestretti, 90, passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2015. He was the loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle who enjoyed spending time with his family in the outdoors. He worked as an electrician for Sierra Pacific Power Company, now NV Energy for over 40 years. Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Alice
Clara Lelinski Krebs passed away on May 24, 2015. She was born in Cle Elum, WA on November 17, 1921 to John and Mary Lelinski. Clara lived on a farm on Peoh Point Rd, S. Cle Elum, WA until graduating from high school. After marrying Roy Krebs (deceased) in Cle Elum, they moved to Spokane.
Patrick Martin, 89, a Minden, Nevada resident for 37 years passed away at Carson Valley Medical Center on May 20, 2015. He was born February 16, 1926 in Sioux City, Iowa to Clyde and Alma Martin
Decoy is a cover band gigging at Reno-area casinos and bars, weddings, corporate events and private parties. But at 7 p.m. June 27 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City, the band’s singer, Natalie Laster-Jones, will be racing backstage to change costume every four songs as Decoy will present Vintage Rose, a tribute to five influential female singers.
Mile High Jazz Band Association and Carson City are presenting the 12th Annual Jazz & Beyond Festival, featuring 17 days of music and art at multiple venues in Carson City, Aug. 7-23.
Like most little boys, Adam Whitt dreamed of playing Major League Baseball, and now he’s one step closer to starting the road to achieving that dream.
Proscenium Players, Inc., the second oldest continuously-operating theater company in Nevada will present a series of humorous One Act plays today, Saturday and Sunday at the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall. The themes of the acts are as varied as; When you realize your love life is being orchestrated by a terrible screenwriter, how do you stop the ride and get off?
Minden, Nev. — Tahoe Ridge Winery and Bistro has consolidated its efforts in Carson City after closing its Minden location, the owners announced Monday. The Minden location opened in 2009 after Tahoe Ridge moved operations out of Genoa. The company had operated in Nevada’s oldest town for six years.
We all make excuses. Most of the time, they’re pretty harmless. But you could be hurting yourself if you make excuses for not taking action in some areas — and one of those areas is investing.
Two groups in Churchill County have received grants from the Bessie Minor Swift Foundation.
For everyone who attended Bark in the Park we thank you. Our community is the best! We are so lucky to live in a town that cares about others. It is with sincere gratitude that CAPS thanks each and every one of the individuals and businesses who contributed to make Bark in the Park happen. It is humbling to realize all of the love and support that you pour out to our shelter. A big Four Paws Wave and a Wag to all of you!
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering eight new “Grow Your Own, Nevada!” classes at 12 locations statewide to help Nevadans who want to get on a path to more sustainable, local, healthy living by growing more of their own food.
The 2015 Legislative Session is now in the history books, and the business sector and taxpayers took it in the shorts again. The main difference is the Republicans are responsible this time. After a historic sweep of constitutional offices and both Legislative branches, they with a few exceptions proved themselves to be Democrat in practice.
Safeway promotes Milner to manager Safeway Inc. has promoted Joshua Milner to manager of its store at 890 W. Williams St. in Fallon.
Recently, my friend Slats Grobnik told me about politics in a state where he had lived.
A few weeks ago I decided it was time to finally clean up the dog poop in our backyard. Our daughter brought a puppy home eight years ago and for eight years I’ve made her promise to pick up his backyard droppings and for eight years, I’ve lost my patience waiting for her to do it and have just done it myself. It’s not that I’m spoiling her … I did that years ago, I’m just dealing with reality.
On May 27, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finalized their proposed Clean Water Rule to protect the streams and wetlands that form the foundation of the nation’s water resources from pollution and degradation.
Red Zinnia has been purchased by a longtime customer, and a grand opening was recently held.
Constructed to store late season irrigation after for the growing farms, the Lahontan Dam rose from the Nevada desert to make this area one of the leading agricultural regions in the Silver State.
For the past 100 years, Lahontan Dam has been the lifeblood for Fallon’s agriculture industry.
After experiencing almost an inch of rain for several days this week, Churchill County should return to its summer-like weather for the next seven days.
A committee for the 4th of July celebration at Carson City wants Fallon to send her prettiest girl, dressed in a manner typifying the resources of this county, to be a feature in the parade. The committee has asked County Clerk Wilson to make the selection. Can he do it? It is some job alright. It is possible the committee is not aware that Churchill county has more pretty girls than she has alfalfa fields. Churchill County Eagle, Saturday, June 12, 1915
A 12-year-old girl was injured Wednesday afternoon when a Dodge Durango SUV hit her on her bicycle on East Stillwater Avenue.
The city of Fallon will be swearing in Mayor Ken Tedford, Councilman Robert “Bob” Erickson and Councilwoman Kelly Frost Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the courtyard behind City Hall with refreshments to follow.
Churchill County Senior Center 310 E. Court St. Fallon, NV 89406 775-423-7096
Chet Burton was unanimously approved on Thursday as the permanent president of Western Nevada College. The board did so without going through a national search to fill the post.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. TUESDAY At 3:48 p.m., Jamie Hutchinson, 30, of Carson City, was arrested on suspicion of three counts of felony possession of dangerous drug without a prescription, three counts of felony fraud possession of a dangerous drug and three counts of violation of controlled substance act prescription fraud after deputies responded to reports of a woman filling fraudulent prescription at the Research Way Nevada Health Center. Bail was set at $15,000.
Nevada climate experts say recent storms will do little to stem the tide of Nevada’s long-term extreme drought.
Proscenium Players, Inc., the second oldest continuously-operating theater company in Nevada, is presenting a series of humorous one-act plays Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall.
Her hand was swollen after throwing batting practice during the week, thinking it might have been overused. She was even cleared to pitch in the conference series opener against the best team, Linfield College. But after one game, her fingers started turning blue and purple.
From high-flying to absolute destruction to speed and racing, the eighth annual Octane Fest returns. The largest motorsports festival in Northern Nevada commences today for the three-day event beginning at Top Gun Raceway.
The Wolf Pack doesn’t compete in the best conference. They don’t have the budget or good enough facilities to even draw the best recruits in the Mountain West Conference. But when someone comes onto campus and turn around a program seamlessly, it’s going to be difficult to keep that coach in Reno.
They’re practically sisters. They went to high school together. They rodeo together.
Anyone doing a little extra cleaning this spring should consider getting rid of the extra refrigerator or freezer that’s taking up space in the garage and wasting electricity.
This past week I visited a friend who is an outstanding plant person. Peg’s landscape is filled with plant species or varieties that I have not used before. They are perennials with interesting foliage, flowers, form and often scent. They also are water efficient and hearty for our area. I wandered around her little horticulture heaven being inspired to broaden my plant choices.
Former Nevada softball player Jayme King, an inspiration throughout Northern Nevada for her grace, courage and determination during three battles with cancer, died on Tuesday, according to the University of Nevada.
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 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Glen Eagles.
The story of a boy who’s reluctant to grow up and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, is coming to life in Carson City.
Gov. Brian Sandoval has vetoed two bills that aimed to limit the liability of businesses and other parties involved in civil actions.
A bill that would grant Nevada counties functional home rule was signed into law by Gov. Brian Sandoval on Monday.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 2-year-old Fernley boy. The boy died on May 29, after being transported to Renown Medical Center for lifesaving treatment.
Gov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday signed into law the bill designed to pay for his $7.3 billion General Fund budget. Senate Bill 483 includes not only the tax on gross receipts of Nevada businesses but an increase in the Modified Business Tax and, for corporations, a higher business license fee.
The beautiful back lawn of the Governor’s Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony’s 31st annual Pops Party concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, when a program by the Carson City Symphony, Carson City Symphony Chorus, and guest singer Cindee LeVal will be presented.
A 12-year-old girl was injured Wednesday afternoon when a Dodge SUV hit her on her bicycle on East Stillwater Avenue.
NV Energy is asking customers to consider getting rid of that old refrigerator or freezer wasting energy in the garage.
Star will hold off on surgery to play in ACC at Edgewood
It’s been no secret D.J. Whittemore’s dream job is at the University of Nevada and the Western Nevada College baseball coach again made it clear on Monday he would like to take over the Wolf Pack program.
Gov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday took himself out of the running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Harry Reid. The popular Republican governor was considered by far the strongest contender for the office if he chose to run in 2016.
The aircraft flown by a famous Nevadan will be the centerpiece of an extension of a museum dedicated to the memory of the paratroopers who landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944, as part of the D-Day invasion.
Former Carson High and current University of Nevada pitcher Adam Whitt was selected in the 16th round of the amateur baseball draft Wednesday by the Houston Astros.
Last night 27-year-old rookie pitcher Chris Heston not only wrote himself into the Major League Baseball history with a no-hitter, but his achievement also put the San Francisco Giants into the record books as the first team in 50 years — and second ever — to post no-hitters in four consecutive seasons. For MLB.com registered users last night’s no-hitter means 20,000 free pizzas from Domino’s Pizza, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery and digital ordering technology.
After cycling 35 miles, the Journey of Hope North Route Team will arrive in Carson City, where they will hold two friendship visits — one at 1 p.m. Friday at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and another at 5:30 p.m. the same day at People First’s Nevada Chapter. The group, which is cycling 3,600 miles across the country to raise and awareness for people with disabilities, will be signing autographs, dancing, and meeting with anyone who attends.
Presented by Petco Foundation, Nevada Humane Society’s Duck Race & Festival is returning for a sixth year with a goal to adopt 30,000 rubber ducks to benefit homeless pets.
TOCCATA — Tahoe Symphony and Chorus will present a classical program of works by Vivaldi and J.S. Bach featuring guest flute soloist Josue Casillas at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 Highway 395.
Miss Camille and visiting artists will introduce children to a variety of art styles in a summer break art camp planned for ages 3-10 at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada.
Capitol Mall North, a mixed-use downtown project that includes a hotel and technology center and other buildings, avoided any appeal of its special use permit authorization.
Carson City’s Silver State Charter School is under investigation by the state’s Charter School Authority.
The State of Nevada Financial Institutions Division has issued an order to cease and desist unlicensed activity to Collect Pros, LLC.
Caprese salad is the salad you’ll want to take to all your potlucks and dinners and brag about to all your friends. The visual beauty alone is enough to gawk at.
CARSON CITY — Nevada medical marijuana law and regulations impose strict safety requirements for all products whether they will be inhaled, consumed, or applied topically. All batches of dispensary-sold medical marijuana must be screened for purity and tested for potency by a certified independent testing laboratory. Labels must be affixed on all products sold in dispensaries that disclose the amounts of active cannabinoids and terpenes, and other important information. Required quality assurance tests in Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 453A.654 can viewed here.
There they were, all the lovely women, emitting a wonderful scent of powder, rouge and bouquets, wearing new dresses, shoes, purses and hats; It was Easter Sunday. Mothers always look their best on Easter Sunday. There wasn’t an “official” contest at our church on Easter Sunday, but I thought my mom always looked better than any other woman.
Attorney General Adam Laxalt is warning Nevadans to beware of a phony charity scam asking for donations to help veterans.
Government-luvin’ tax hikers in Nevada shouldn’t be doing the Snoopy Dance just yet. As fictional Sen. John “Bluto” Blutarski of Animal House famously put it, “Nothing’s over until we decide it is.”
The Commanders Jazz Ensemble, part of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West from Travis Air Force Base California, carries on the American musical tradition of the great traveling big bands, yet offers a lot more than the big band sounds. Under the direction of Master Sergeant Jeremiah True, this energetic group of highly-trained professional air personnel-musicians offers an entertaining show you won’t soon forget and they are performing at the Carson City Community Center for an afternoon performance at 3 p.m. on June 28.
During the weeks leading up to the 2012 November elections, campaign surrogates crisscrossed Nevada on behalf of their respective presidential candidates.
Most Americans are familiar with the phrase of “Big Brother is Watching You,” made famous in George Orwell’s nova, “Nineteen Eighty-Four,” which was published in the late 1940s.
A nice turkey breast sits in our freezer, waiting to be cooked. I decided that I’d wait to do the honors once my son Doug was completely recovered from his illness. We have yet to celebrate the usual holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and even New Year’s Eve that we lost last year.
According to the CDC and American Heart Association, heart disease (which includes heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases) is the number one cause of death in the United States and claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined. Since 1984, it has claimed more women’s lives each year than men. It’s striking that while one in 31 American women dies from breast cancer each year, one in three dies of heart disease, killing approximately one woman every minute.
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The following births occurred at Banner Churchill Community Hospital: May 4, 2015 A boy, Kevin Edward Thompson to Julie and Mark Thompson, weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 20 inches.
The Bureau of Land Management Carson City District is seeking public input under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) for the Edwards Creek and Porter Canyon Permit Renewal.
Nevada residents and visitors are invited to “Discover Nevada State Parks” on Saturday. Park visitors will receive free day use admission and free fishing (no license required) at all of Nevada’s 23 State Parks.
Nevada’s Board of Regents may decide to appoint Chet Burton permanently as Western Nevada College’s president or opt to conduct a national search for candidates to serve in the position at its next meeting.
Urologist Dr. Jennifer Berman puts a new, experimental anxiety treatment called direct neurofeedback to the test. Could it work for you?
Garrett Kalt a Churchill County High School graduate returned home after two weeks abroad in Cuba.
Gov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday took himself out of the running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Harry Reid.
The action was fierce and the drama high last weekend at Top Gun Raceway. Glenn Kern needed every RPM to take down Greg Taylor in the Super Comp final. Kern, in his 1999 Yancer took down Taylor by one one-thousandth of a second in the Super Comp finals.
It was the final test before the state rodeo. On Saturday, Caleb Hendrix took down the boys cutting title, while brother Cord placed second at the Wells High School Rodeo.
Keeping the championship theme in play this spring, the Oasis Bighorns under-15 team claimed the program’s first-ever High Sierra League title on Saturday at North Tahoe High School.
Gerald Stian Minor of Fallon, Nev., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 31. He was born in August of1941 in Coquille, Oregon. He met Anita Louise Carr in Hawthorne, Nev., while stationed there as a Marine and they married in April 1962.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. MONDAY At 12:34 a.m., a 31-year-old Carson City woman was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery after deputies responded to reports of a woman destroying property at the 900 block of Rolando Way. Bail was set at $3,003.
A Celebration of Life for George and Jackie Gladwill will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 11 A M at The Gardens Chapel. George Gladwill passed away July 7,2012. He was born April 24, 1938 to Gordon and Dorothea Gladwill at Tulelake, Ca.
Nevada Sen. Dean Heller, R-Carson City, and a handful of other western states senators are trying a new tactic to block the listing of the Sage Grouse as endangered.
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is accepting applications from anyone who wants to volunteer to fill a hotel/motel industry position, expiring July 2017, on the Carson City Visitors Bureau, which oversees all tourism matters in Carson City.
Leisurely, two-hour walks around Spooner Lake, home to more than 100 species of wildflowers, is planned at 10 a.m. June 18, 20, 25 and 27.
More than $6 billion was taken out of the Comstock Lode during the last half of the 19th century, and hard rock mining as its known today was invented there. Now, more than 150 years of history is being featured in a new DVD, “Virginia City and the Comstock Lode, Yesterday & Today.”
Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, at 1529 E. Fifth St., is hosting a volunteer training at 2 p.m. June 21 CASA’s Child’s Journey Home Foster Family Support and Recruitment Coalition’s next meeting is at 3:30 p.m. June 17 at the same location.
Gov. Brian Sandoval issued a statement Tuesday morning on his decision not to run for U.S. Senate, a seat currently held by Sen. Harry Reid. Earlier this spring, Reid announced he was not seeking re-election.
He’s first to accomplish feat in 37 years
Each of the Bay Area’s NFL franchises had offseasons characterized by change following disappointing 2014 campaigns — and Trent Dilfer thinks both teams are headed in the right direction. The ESPN analyst views the 49ers as contenders despite significant personnel losses and sees a return to relevance for the Raiders next season.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City THURSDAY At 7:37 p.m., a 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia after deputies responded to a controlled substance call at the 1500 block of Lompa Lane. Bail was set at $2,000.
Bryce Moyle and John Holton scattered nine hits, and Holton and Abel Carter drove in two runs apiece to lead the Carson Blue Jays to an impressive 7-1 win over the Reno Knights Sunday at Ron McNutt Field.
Born November 5, 1927, Margaret May Stork entered this world the second child of Willem and Mary Stork in the town of Hengelo, The Netherlands. May led an idyllic early life growing up in Western Europe until the winds of war touched their lives. Her father was able to secure passage for the family on a tramp steamer bound for New York just days prior to the Nazi invasion of Holland.
LAS VEGAS — The Federal Aviation Administration is planning a meeting in Nevada by the end of the year about expanding drone aircraft testing.
Firkin & Fox, 310 S. Carson St., is hosting Dine to Donate Night, an event in which 10 percent of checks will be donated to Carson City Relay for Life, from 4 to 9 p.m. today.
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Inc., or RSVP, is offering free farmers market coupons to low-income seniors in Carson City through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
Fifty years ago, the Charlatans, a psychedelic rock band who came out of the music scene in 1960s San Francisco, played its first performance at the Red Dog Saloon, a famed rock ‘n’ roll bar and restaurant in Virginia City. The band is returning to the Comstock for two commemorative performances the weekend of June 20-21.
It was a brave new world when Republicans swept all constitutional offices and both houses of the Legislature in November for the first time in more than a century. Nobody knew what an era of conservative control would mean for the state. As the dust settles, lobbyists offer their grades on the outcome of the historic, 120-day legislative session.
An evening of live music by Lacy J. Dalton, Dale Pounel, Richard Elloyan and Steve Wade and Santa Maria style barbecue and more will be offered in Let ‘Em Run with Rotary, a fundraiser hosted by Sunset Rotary Club of Carson City that benefits Rotary charities.
Carson City Library’s @ Two Digital Learning Center at the Carson City Library is hosting free digital learning classes in June.
Nevada Business Connections is hosting its monthly breakfast meeting at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, a the Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino, 2171 E. William St.
A former Reno editor-reporter is hosting a reading of his debut thriller novel, “Fallon’s Orphans,” at noon June 27 at Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave. in Reno.
P.E.O. Chapter N is raising funds to support scholarships, educational grants, loans and educational awards in its Big Annual Garage Sale, planned from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 2540 Waterford Place, Carson City.
Contact football camps used to be the norm for teams across the country. That changed recently when the California Interscholastic Federation instituted a no-contact rule for their schools, which in a roundabout way affected Carson High School.
TOCCATA — Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus — is kicking off its 10th Summer MusicFest with “Going For Baroque — Summer Solstice Serenade” concert series June 17-23.
Cíana is bringing traditional Irish music to the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11.
Saturday: Isolated showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 80. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
If you have school-age children, you might greet the arrival of June with some relief — for at least a few months, you don’t have to worry about “encouraging” kids to do their homework, study for tests, give you their permission slips for field trips, and so on. But one day, these obligations will give way to a substantially bigger one — paying for college. If you’ve already begun preparing for that day with a tax-advantaged college-savings vehicle, such as a 529 plan, you’re taking a positive step, because higher education is expensive. But it’s not enough to just set up your 529 plan — you may also need to adjust it over time.
Assemblyman Erv Nelson and others broke their key election promises on Sunday to fight huge destructive tax hikes and make state government operate reasonably. Nelson used glittering generalities and platitudes to explain that he didn’t really understand matters very well back when he made his promises, even though he’s an experienced lawyer. But now he understands and so has changed his mind.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering eight new “Grow Your Own, Nevada!” classes at 12 locations statewide to help Nevadans who want to get on a path to more sustainable, local, healthy living by growing more of their own food.
The first free in-the-park concert of the summer will present Jeffrey Broussard & the Creole Cowboys on June 20. The performance will be on the Centennial Stage in Oats Park in front of the Art Center and will start at 7:30 p.m.
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Residents of this Central European city on the banks of the Vltava River well remember, or were told by their parents or grandparents, of the great suffering here at the hands of their German conquerors during World War II.
For women, pockets are optional. Traditionally, women keep their stuff in purses so their pockets are mostly for show. Guys need pockets. Pockets are standard equipment on all men’s clothes. I, for one, could never leave my house without my pockets because there would be no place to put my wallet and keys. I have a standing rule not to leave home without my car keys and or my wallet.
Low maintenance, drought tolerant lavender provides Nevada’s small farms with many options for producing value-added products and year-round sales.
Recently, on National Geographic’s “Bark Fest,” Dr. Brian Hare discussed dogs: their talents, traits and intelligence. Dr. Hare is the founder of Dognition, an online assessment that you can perform with your dog to find out what type of intelligence he possesses. It was fascinating to watch the super dogs perform the tasks.
RENO — University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Herds and Harvest Program is offering certification classes this June and July for those who want to learn about meat harvesting and processing. Basics 1 and 2 are hands-on classes, taught in partnership with the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, that teach skills in sanitation and food safety, and provide insight into the processing and retail sales of meat in Nevada.
With an uptown name like Vanderbilt, one would think this19th century mining camp was something special.
(RNS) Many Americans today don’t think they have a place for church in their lives.
But the Golden State Warriors are four wins away from winning its first NBA championship since 1975 as the Bay Area squad opened up the NBA Finals on Thursday against LeBron James and the Cavaliers.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Phil Steele, who publishes a college football preview magazine, doesn’t think too highly of the talent on the Nevada Wolf Pack. Steele named just one Pack player — linebacker Ian Seau — to his All-Mountain West first team.
Congratulations to the recipients of the American Association of University Woman’s scholarships. Each year AAUW awards scholarships to high school students and students who are returning to school to complete a degree.
Stay on track toward a college degree without giving up summer activities. Summer online classes at Western Nevada College begin Monday and run through Aug. 1.
The climb to a perfect season was literally in play on Wednesday in Reno. Battling the North Reno Outlaws and an uphill slope at Billinghurst Middle School, the Oasis Bighorns under-15 lacrosse team came out with a 12-7 win.
A Fallon man accused of lewdness and child abuse by sexual abuse will appear for a preliminary hearing on June 11 after a status hearing Thursday in Justice Court.
With today being D-Day, the LVN is republishing an article from 2014 that chronicled a Fallon man’s involvement with the greatest seaborne invasion.
The Associated Press had some two dozen writers and photographers among the Allied forces as they landed on Normandy’s coast on June 6, 1944. From Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s London headquarters, Wes Gallagher — who later went on to become AP’s top executive — wrote up the first Allied official dispatches announcing D-Day and sent them in the sealed pouch to AP’s London office by military courier, after the military censor authorized their release.
The NASCAR Sprint Cup series is at the halfway point in the “regular season” of 26 races leading up to the Chase for the Championship.
The Carson Blue Jays got another quality start from Jared Barnard, but the bullpen struggled over the last four innings, and the Sierra Sun Devils took advantage.
Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed legislation requiring anyone who signs a petition to recall a public official must have voted in the election that put the official in that post.
With or without Tesla’s solar battery gigafactory under construction in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, Reno/Sparks is headed for explosive growth, according to Mike Kazmierski, CEO and president of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN).
Veteran Carson High cross-country coach Pete Sinnott is getting a jump on the 2015 season.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. THURSDAY At 9:58 a.m., a 29-year-old Carson City woman was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery-first offense near the 1100 block of Nevada Street. Bail was set at $3,000.
OAKLAND, Calif. — After an eight-day break, the NBA’s top teams and biggest stars put on quite a show.
Progress in drones technology has made them smaller, cheaper, and easily accessible. What’s lagging behind are FAA guidelines to enable their use.
The preliminary hearing for Drake Martin concluded Thursday with Martin being bound on all eight charges. Martin was charged with one count of sexual assault against a child under the age of 14 and three counts of sexual assault against a child under 16 for having sex with a minor between December 2014 and February 2015. There are four other charges against Martin.
Come join and celebrate the life of Nick Radu, husband and father of Martie and Martin, from 3-6pm, Saturday, June 13th at Q’s BBQ, 230 Fairview Dr., Carson City. Enjoy visiting and sharing fond memories of a special man.
The Carson City Symphony’s free Strings in the Summer, a six-week program for string players of all ages, starts Monday at Carson Mall under the direction of Symphony Education Director Sue Jesch.
It is with much sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather into eternal life. Steve passed peacefully with his family by his side.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Department took a break today from catching bad guys to running for kids. To show their support for the Special Olympics, happening this weekend in Reno, some of the Carson City Sheriff’s deputies and K9s ran with some of the Special Olympic kids from Fairview Drive to Williams Street as a mock torch run. Counties across Nevada participated, running a small section in their area as a representation of the torch run that starts the Special Olympics competition.
The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled Nevada’s 40-year-old wiretap law permits the interception of text messages and cell phone calls even though those things didn’t exist when it passed.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents to be cautious of phone scams that are becoming more common in Douglas County. Residents have been receiving calls from people impersonating various agencies asking for money or information. Common scam calls include posers as an IRS agent, a representative from the gas or power company or a family member in jail, all asking for money before serious consequences occur.
St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Outreach Center, 4280 Highway 50 in Silver Springs, has a variety of men’s and women’s business clothes available for job seekers.
Youth baseball is still in the air in Fallon. This is championship week for many of the area’s youth baseball teams in the Cal Ripken League.
A tractor-trailer heading westbound rolled on its side near McLean Road on the Reno Highway Friday morning.
Silver Sierra Adventurers, a travel club for seniors, is meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday upstairs at the Carson Nugget, where information about upcoming trips will be available. A representative from AAA Travel Services will also be on hand to give information about services AAA Travel Services provides to its members.
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is accepting applications to fill a volunteer position on the Carson City Airport Authority, a seven-member board that oversees all matters pertaining to the Carson City Airport. The board meets on the third Wednesday of the month in the Sierra Room of the Community Center.
Big Hat High Tea, an afternoon of entertainment, food and tea to benefit nursing scholarships, will be at 2 p.m. June 27 at the Governor’s Mansion.
Tickets are available for Austin’s House Night at Aces Ballpark on Tuesday, July 7, when the Reno Aces will play the Sacramento River Cats at 7:05 p.m.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... Phil Steele, who publishes a college football preview magazine, doesn’t think too highly of the talent on the Nevada Wolf Pack.
Nevada businesses reported $4.55 billion in taxable sales for March, a 2.6 percent increase over the same month of 2014.
FALLON — The Young Entrepreneurs Collective (YEC) and the city’s Co-Working Space continue to give rural entrepreneurs a leg up by hosting a business mixer and six free entrepreneurial education classes to better themselves as business owners
After years of work and hopes, Stewart Indian School is poised to make a major leap forward in efforts to protect, restore and develop the complex into an historic site, museum and cultural center.
The Koeing and the Faught families welcomed home their sister missionaries who recently served 18-month missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Rachel Firth-Carter, daughter of Ella Jean and Gordon Southfield of Fallon, has been promoted to assistant general manager at the prestigious member-owned private club, Monterey Peninsula Country Club in Pebble Beach, Calif.
The Hobby Stock driver picked up a pair of wins Saturday at Rattlesnake Raceway in the Hobby Stock Challenge with victories in his preliminary heat and the main event.
June in Fallon means Octane Fest is back once again. The annual motorsports festival commences June 12-14 at three locations with action for various fans.
The Nevada baseball team landed three student-athletes to Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I All-American teams, announced recently by Collegiate Baseball.
Construction of the Lahontan Dam began more 100 years ago and finished in 1915. Check out next week’s Lahontan Valley News for a preview on the dam’s centennial and its importance to the Newland’s Project.
The big day for the annual Fallon Relay for Life is two weeks away.
Western Nevada College partnered with a French Alps university to provide an internship opportunity for one of its students.
The Churchill County Commissioners approved to accept Emergency Solutions Grants for $20,000 to support an emergency shelter for the Social Services Department.
Registration is open until June 30 for Charity Miles’ 1,000 Mile Challenge, a campaign that awards money to charity when participants walk, run or hike.
The Carson City Emblem Club #507 is hosting its Father’s Day brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Carson City Elks Lodge, 515 N. Nevada St.
Carson City Recreation’s basic dog obedience program, instructed by Guy Yeaman, starts June 16 and runs through July 21. Classes meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Fuji Park, across from Costco.
Nevada residents and visitors are invited to “Discover Nevada State Parks” on Saturday, June 13, when park visitors will receive free day use admission and free fishing — no license required — at all of Nevada’s 23 state parks.
The Carson City Natives & Newcomers’ meeting at 11:30 a.m. June 11 at Grandma Hattie’s will offer a game of Bingo with prizes followed by its regular business meeting.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. WEDNESDAY At 12:16 a.m., Demitria Locke-Hawkins, 22, of Reno, was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance, possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia. At the same incident, Devin Roux, 27, of Reno was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription, possession of a controlled substance and two counts of failure to appear-traffic after deputies questioned Roux during a business check at the Carson Nugget. Bail for Locke-Hawkins was set at $6,000. Bail for Roux was set at $6,220.
A 20-year-old murder case may be retried by the Carson City District Attorney’s office because an incomplete jury instruction violated the defendant’s rights. On Aug. 31, 1995, 14-year-old Peter Elvik, of Carson City allegedly took a 12-gauge shotgun and went to the Carson City Gun Range where he shot and killed 62-year-old William Gibson. Elvik took Gibson’s pistol and car and drove to Costa Mesa, Calif., to meet a girlfriend, where police apprehended him the following day.
With the start of summer comes the promise of warm weather and the bounty you’ll find at the 3rd & Curry Street Farmers Market starting this Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the next 16 weeks. This marks our eighth year for the market and it seems to me it just keeps getting better with each passing year.
Embracing the area’s design and manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative is hosting its exhibition, “Industrial Art,” from June 9 through Sept. 17 at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery.
The Mile High Jazz Band with vocalists Cindee LeVal and June Joplin will be joined by seven poets and readers for “Now Cut That Out,” an evening of big-band jazz music and poetry.
For the first time in a decade, the majority of state workers will see an increase in their pay in the coming two years. Calculating how much, however, is complicated because there are several moving parts in the actions approved by the 2015 Legislature.
Basking in the after-glow of a legislative session that handed him nearly everything on his agenda, Gov. Brian Sandoval said Tuesday his education reforms are going to make a difference for Nevada’s children.
One woman was seriously injured after a rollover accident Wednesday. The accident occurred near Roop Street and Beverly Drive at 1 p.m., when two cars collided outside of the Senior Center. One car was coming out of the center’s parking lot when it hit a white Honda Civic traveling down Beverly. The Civic flipped at least two times, said Fire Chief Bob Schreihans.
Carson started slow and finished strong Wednesday night.
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 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Glen Eagles.
Carson City children ages 5 and up are putting on their stage version of a selfish prince, turned beast, who must forever remain hideously cursed unless he can find redemption, in Wild Horse Children’s Theater’s musical “Beauty & the Beast, Jr.”
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. TUESDAY At 3:17 p.m., a 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of speeding-21-plus over, suspended driver’s license and a Lyon County warrant after deputies initiated a traffic stop near Airport Road and College Parkway. Bail was set at $900.
OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry was early in his career, a long way from even thinking about the NBA Finals.
To help feed the hungry, all Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill Markets will hold a summer donation drive from June 15 through July 31.
Carson City Supervisor Karen Abowd is hosting her monthly walkabout meeting, in which she is looking for feedback about the downtown corridor project, the new animal shelter and other city issues, on June 12 in Mills Park.
Carson City’s Empty Bowls, a program that helps feed the hungry, is hosting a bowl making pottery event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St.
DeBug is hosting its third annual Community Shred Day at two locations to help anyone who wants recycle, de-clutter and destroy documents.
On June 12, a group of fraternity men will stop in Carson City on the journey of their lives. The group of 26 cyclists and nine crew members is participating in The Ability Experience’s Journey of Hope, a 3,600-mile cycling event across the country. From San Francisco, Calif., to Washington, D.C., these men will be cycling to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities.
The Nevada State Museum’s Family Fun Saturday series is hosting a basket making workshop, in which visitors can make a coiled basket stitched together with colorful yards or a twined basket made of reeds, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13.
A year ago, nobody knew who Chad Pfeifer was.
Postseason recognition is pouring in for recent alums of Western Nevada College’s baseball program.
Lawmakers shut down the 2015 Legislature Monday night after approving a state budget totaling more than $19 billion for the coming two-years. They did so with more than an hour to go, leaving some time for other measures sought by one or both houses.
Two individuals responsible for multiple robberies entered guilty pleas Tuesday in court. Priscilla Roches, Ashley Dadey, Jessica Sanchez-Melendrez and Pablo Martinez, all of Reno were arrested May 3 after Dadey and Sanchez-Melendrez attempted to rob the Market Street Walmart where they fled in a getaway car driven by Roches and Martinez. Inside the car were ledgers with Walmart addresses from Reno, Carson City and Douglas County, several suspicious looking items that were new with tags on them and drug paraphernalia.
Tigers hang on to defeat Blue Jays MINDEN — Tomas Leitenbauer scored the go-ahead run for the Douglas Tigers in the fourth inning and then came on to pitch out of a jam in the seventh to help preserve a 5-4 summer baseball victory against the Carson Blue Jays on Tuesday afternoon.
When it comes to energy, windmills are useless when there’s no wind, solar is useless when there’s no sun, and hydro is useless when there’s no water — a condition Nevadans were recently warned about again thanks to the ongoing drought.
Americans are proud of our Bill of Rights. However, with over 300 million of us, there are varying interpretations of these rights. People who believe that criminals, terrorists and unhinged people shouldn’t have guns tend to focus on the first part of the Second Amendment. We believe that there should be some regulations on who can own and use a gun. People who think that anyone should be able to get a gun anywhere, at any time, focus on the second part of the amendment — no infringements.
HMS BELFAST BRINGS BACK MEMORIES Editor: David Henley’s May 29 column on the HMS Belfast brought back fond memories.
WASHINGTON (NNS) — Starting this month, Navy Gateways Inns & Suites lodging reservations and Department of Defense lodging services will be available for DoD travelers on official temporary duty travel to book directly through the Defense Travel System.
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — Nevada National Guard senior noncommissioned officers recently met with Tongan soldiers to conduct bilateral training for NCOs.
Two weeks ago, former presidents told departing late-night host David Letterman the national nightmare is over. As of late Monday night, it appears Nevada’s latest session has also come to an end.
Married couples should have plenty to say to each other, but research said communication is one of the issues they struggle with most.
The first County Commission meeting of June will be conducted today at 8:15 a.m. at the Churchill County Administration Building chambers, 155 N. Taylor St.
Nevada’s statewide gaming win increased by 5.4 percent in April.
The energy was high Friday night as 226 Churchill County High School seniors walked across the stage to accept their diploma.
The Appropriations Act, which spells out how state General Fund money will be spent over the coming two years, includes a total of $4.95 million in cash added to help Western Nevada and Great Basin colleges make the transition to the new university system funding formulas.
Churchill County High School students volunteered in May to give blood. CCHS had 125 donors sign in, and there were 97 successful donations for a total of 107 blood products. As many as 321 hospital patients will be helped with the donations.
Assemblyman Randy Kirner, R-Reno, said Sunday his bill to convert the Public Employees Retirement System into a hybrid system offering new hires a modified 401K is dead this legislative session.
Lawmakers shut down the 2015 Legislature Monday night after approving a state budget totaling more than $19 billion for the coming two-years.
Four of Fallon’s up and coming stars have hit the big time.
Playing for the first time in two weeks, the Oasis Bighorns under-15 lacrosse team earned another sweep last week against Spanish Springs and Truckee.
In the biggest meet of the season, four Fallon girls hunted down a record.
Reno Aces infielder Jamie Romak was been named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week, the league announced Monday.
For more than a quarter-century now, the Kids’ Fishing Derby at Lampe Park has been a tradition for the Ellis family.
A Carson City woman will have to serve another 12-30 months in prison after being sentenced for possession of a controlled substance in connection with three drug buys.
Greenhouse Garden Center, 2450 S. Curry St., is hosting a series of events this month, starting with a paver installation seminar and demonstration at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Freaks of Nature, a nonprofit car club that helps area causes, is hosting a fundraising show and shine on June 13 at Johnny Rockets to help a local family with medical expenses.
The Carson City Library will offer a free workshop at 3 p.m. today for anyone who wants to create an account to access the library’s free Zinio magazine subscription service.
Dr. Ken Haskins, also known as the Rockin’ Rev, will be interviewing a couple of livewires from the golden age of rock and roll this Saturday on his radio program, Reminiscing with the Rockin’ Rev, which airs from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday on AM 1180 KCKQ. The theme of this week’s program is “Wonderful One-Hit Wonders.”
Lianne Christy was found guilty on Monday of driving while under the influence causing death in Lyon County. Christy has four prior DUIs. Damian Sinnott, Deputy District Attorney, prosecuted the case for the Lyon County District Attorney.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. MONDAY At 3:53 p.m., a 41-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery and violation of alternative sentencing at the 800 block of William Street. Bail was set at $3,000.
Nevada lawmakers have killed a measure that would have changed the state’s presidential caucus to a primary election. Assembly members never brought SB421 up for a vote Monday night, meaning the measure failed to meet the final legislative deadline.
The 2015 Legislature ended Monday night with neither a bang nor a whimper. While the Senate finished in anger, the Assembly finished in confusion as the clock struck 12 on day 120.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about two men who are suspected of robbing a woman at 3:24 a.m. Monday morning. According to deputies, they responded to an armed robbery in the 500 block of Sonoma Street. Two unidentified males had followed the victim from the Casino Fandango to her residence.
Paul Carter is chasing his dream.
The bill wrapping together the puzzle pieces that make up the tax plan that designed to balance the General Fund budget has cleared the Senate and is on its way to the governor.
The bill that will pay for the governor’s education and general fund budget made it through the Nevada Assembly on Sunday despite passionate opposition from conservative Republicans and did so with a couple of votes to spare.
Monday’s winning Calif. lotto numbers Monday night’s winning California lotto numbers were: Daily 3 Evening: 5-5-4; Daily 3 Midday: 5-8-6; Daily 4: 5-8-4-6; Daily Derby: 1st:6 Whirl Win-2nd:7 Eureka-3rd:11 Money Bags, Race Time: 1:40.42; Fantasy 5: 04-05-11-26-36. The jackpot for Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing is estimated at $252 million.
GLENDALE, Calif. — IHOP, the restaurant that began as the International House of Pancakes, announced Monday it has changed IHOP’s logo to feature a smile line under the OP half of the name.
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties is offering child care providers in Lyon and Storey free training, incentives, and events as part of an early childhood social-emotional learning and development initiative, funded in part through a federal Safe Schools, Healthy Students grant, and further supported through Healthy Communities’ “Health and Wellness Hub.”
Assemblyman Randy Kirner, R-Reno, said Sunday his bill to convert the Public Employees Retirement System into a hybrid system offering new hires a modified 401K is dead this legislative session.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Carson City FRIDAY At 12:30 p.m., Sandi Aldrich, 46, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of stolen property, felony possession of drugs for sale, possession of marijuana less than one ounce, and possession of drug paraphernalia after deputies responded to reports of a located stolen vehicle. Bail was set at $31,600.
Republican members of the Assembly still staunchly opposed to the proposed tax plan complained bitterly on Sunday that leadership wouldn’t even allow a caucus discussion of the plan following Saturday’s hearing on AB464.
Road and Highway Builders of Sparks starts construction of the final phase of the Carson City Bypass project June 15.
The long-sought clean-up of the convoluted Live Entertainment Tax won approval in the Assembly late Monday. Senate Bill 266 by Sen. Mark Lipparelli, R-Las Vegas, clarifies that all indoor and outdoor music and performance events including Burning Man and Electric Daisy are subject to the tax as are events in venues outside the existing resort properties created to escape the tax.
Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies apprehended a man who was naked and smashing in car windows near the 700 block of Silver Oak Drive on Sunday.
A Carson City court clerk and Little League official was arrested Friday night on suspicion of statutory sexual assault with a minor. Deputies discovered Armando Navarro, 25, in a car with a 15-year-old male after responding to a report of shots fired in the area of Cottonwood Drive and Cedar Street at 10:57 p.m. Deputies found the two in Navarro’s car when they spotted movement in the vehicle and investigated while responding to the shots fired call. Deputies said Navarro was in the car shirtless and the boy was naked when they were found. Both allegedly admitted to be preparing to have intercourse in the car when they were found.
Without a public hearing or discussion of its cost, lawmakers added language to the Appropriations Act repealing the statute mandating Nevada’s Supreme Court shrink from seven to five members. The language in NRS2.010 says the high court must be reduced if and when an Intermediate Appellate Court is approved by the voters.
The Appropriations Act, which spells out how state General Fund money will be spent over the coming two years, includes a total of $4.95 million in cash added to help Western Nevada and Great Basin colleges make the transition to the new university system funding formulas.
A 71-year-old woman was killed in a rollover Saturday near Dyer in central Nevada.
Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover accident on Friday that killed one man and injured another.
