Opinion
Where does the Nugget Project stand now?
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 5:27pmAfter yesterday's revelation that Gov. Jim Gibbons' office doesn't like the numbers they are seeing about the Nugget Project, what's next?
What the letter from Gibbons' Deputy Chief of Staff Lynn Hettrick was responding to was a newly completed study from Meridian Business Advisors that looked specifically at the feasibility of moving three state agencies to the new Carson City Center Project, AKA Nugget Project.
Should the city fund activities like farmers' markets and downtown concerts?
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 4:43pmKenny & Me
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 6:54am
There are about a million people who know Kenny Guinn better than I do.
But it's that fact that makes the interactions I had with him so interesting.
As a political columnist, I took my fair share of shots at him, on issues like Yucca Mountain and his big tax rebate program. Besides sending his nuke dump point man out to counter my criticisms, he never held those against me.
Should the city offer small businesses monetary incentives for improving their properties?
Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/15/2010 - 1:11pmOver the line: Carson City woman arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at protesters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/04/2010 - 12:29am
There was a disturbance near the Legislature Building Saturday afternoon in Carson City. A woman who was apparently angry at some political signs, allegedly threw rocks at three demonstrators.
The news that came across the scanner this July 3 afternoon was that there was a fight involving "protesters" in front of the Legislative Building. Given the political climate these days, it was worth following up.
Image change: GOP Senate hopeful Sharron Angle interviewed by journalist Jon Ralston
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/30/2010 - 10:50am
Should 1/8th cent sales tax earmarked for Nugget Project go on the ballot?
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/18/2010 - 7:43amWhat today's election might say about the Nugget Project's future
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 7:37amDespite the efforts of some citizens to get the Nugget Project to be put to a vote of the people, you won't find it on the ballot when you go and vote today.
But the results of this primary election might tell us a little about the public's sentiment concerning this project.
Out of the nine candidates running for the two open seats on the Carson City Board of Supervisors, only one — Karen Abowd — has expressed full support for the Nugget Project. The rest are either skeptical or outright opposed.
Nugget Project gets a new name
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Mon, 05/31/2010 - 7:04amI saw this last week but didn't get a chance to do anything on it. The Nugget Project has a new name: The Carson City Center Project.
Why? It seems the Nugget name was getting in the way, as people focused on what it will do to help the Carson Nugget. It should be noted, however, that it was the city who deemed this the Nugget Project.
But do you think a new name will really change the perceptions about this project? Do you think the name will stick?
Nugget Project: The state lease process
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Mon, 05/24/2010 - 12:01pmObtaining leases from three state agencies has been cited by the people pushing the Nugget Project as a critical piece to its success.
But, there's been more than a little skepticism that the State of Nevada, staring down the barrel of a $3 billion deficit in its next budget, has any appetite for spending money it doesn't have to.
Early voting starts tomorrow, but what's the rush?
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/21/2010 - 5:40pmEarly voting opens tomorrow at the Carson City Courthouse. And while I voted on the first day last election, I'm waiting until June 1 this time. That is when the campaign finance reports come in. It will be interesting to see who is funding which candidates. We will be posting those reports on Carson Now when we get them for everyone to see. Also, before you vote, check out Our Town, where we have interviewed most of the candidates.
Nugget Project: City working on a lease-to-own deal for library
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Tue, 05/18/2010 - 9:02amLast week, I sat down with Joe McCarthy, head of Carson City's Office of Business Development, and he provided some details about the Nugget Project that I hadn't heard before.
The biggest nugget is that the city is pursuing a 30-year, lease-to-own deal for the proposed library/discovery center and the land it sits on. McCarthy said that is the way the deal with P3 Development for the building will be, and that they are working to get the same deal for the land from the Hop and Mae Adams Foundation.
Is the city moving too fast on the Nugget development project?
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 2:02pmNugget Project: A look at the lease numbers
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:01amWhile the Carson City Board of Supervisors are on track to ante up $75,000 this week to move the Nugget Project to the next phase, I'm finding that the more I dig into the details, the more the numbers don't seem to add up.
Specifically, I'm looking into part of the project that calls for getting three state agencies to lease space in this proposed 177,000 square foot development in downtown Carson City. I use the word "proposed" in a very loose sense here, since it's likely to change once P3 Development begins the real process of feasibility planning for this project. In fact, as I am writing this, there's a new story out from Northern Nevada Business Weekly quoting the developer that the office portion would be 175,000 square feet, with an additional 50,000 square feet of retail space, to go along with the 60,000 square feet for the library/business incubator/digital media lab portion of the project.
Nugget Project: Meet the developer (updated)
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 9:43amThe developer chosen for the Carson Nugget Redevelopment Project will be on hand tonight to answer questions about the project.
Rick Oshinski, CEO of Sacramento-based P3 Development, will appear before the Carson Nugget Development Advisory Committee tonight in the Community Center's Sierra Room.
Carson Now plans to show live video of the meeting, as well as hosting a discussion forum.
Many questions are sure to arise, concerning the details on the project and its scope, as well as the developer and how the company was chosen.
As I've been talking to people about this project, I've collected a number of questions, that I put together below.
City moves forward with Business Resource Center idea
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Fri, 05/07/2010 - 1:10pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors yesterday voted to proceed with investigating the lease or purchase of the Fireside building (or another similar structure) for the purpose of creating a business resource center. (You can replay the live blog of the meeting here.)
Get Healthy Carson City: Mosquito abatement program will continue this spring
Submitted by on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 4:01amQ: How does the Carson City mosquito abatement program work?A: Since the early 1990s, Carson City Health and Human Services has performed mosquito abatement each summer to protect the community from this public health nuisance.
Letters to the Editor May 5
Submitted by on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 4:01amWhat's the fuss about Real ID license?I'm writing in regards to the article in the paper on April 23 about Real ID requirements from the DMV.I applied for a renewal for my driver's license in March, and I didn't feel like they were being intrusive on my life. I provided the documents they required and had no problems. Maybe the people who are opposing have something to hide.I don't understand what the big deal is.Shirley ConroyCarson City
Lisa Keating: Middle school changes - step in a positive direction
Submitted by on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 4:01amIf Principal Sam Santillo has his way, next year, when you drive past Carson Middle School, you will gaze at a sea of prepubescent youngsters all dressed the same. In the fall, Carson Middle School will go through another transition as well: All staff and teachers will be trained in, and using, 'Positive Behavior Support' in their interactions with students.
Cheers and Kudos: Thanks to angels at Costco
Submitted by on Sun, 05/02/2010 - 4:01amMy friend and I were at the Reno Costco store on April 17 when my friend collapsed with a seizure.I want to thank the nurse that ran over to help my friend and all the employees who quickly came to assist us. You are all Angels of Mercy as far as I am concerned. A big thanks also goes to the ambulance crew that transported us to the hospital.I truly believe there are good people in this world and you all proved that to me on that day. I hope your kind deeds will come back to you all tenfold.Carol A. Lee
Letters to the Editor May 2
Submitted by on Sun, 05/02/2010 - 4:01amLivermore's logic will be missedWhen it comes to protecting the interests of the citizens of Carson City, those of us sitting in the peanut gallery, watching the political circus of mediocrity and verbal juggling, tend to look to the guy on the high wire, without a net, bravely attempting to balance value, merit and worth, with honest, virtuous options.
Guy W. Farmer: Immigration, Yucca: Hot-button issues at debate
Submitted by on Sun, 05/02/2010 - 4:01amTwo contentious issues took center stage at a recent Reno debate among Nevada Republican candidates for governor and U.S. senator: immigration reform and the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump.
Silver Dollars & Wooden Nickels: It is time for the snow, wind to go away
Submitted by on Sun, 05/02/2010 - 4:01amThe Nevada Appeal's "Silver Dollar" and "Wooden Nickel" feature recognizes positive achievements from the capital region and, when warranted, points out others that missed the mark.WOODEN NICKEL: To Mother Nature, while the extra snow dumped this week was a nice boost to the snowpack, please go away and comeback in at least six months. We would like to put away our winter clothes and break out the shorts sooner than later. The wind and the snow that came last week was the last straw in our ear muffs.
Senator Square: Come support a spring sport at CHS
Submitted by on Sun, 05/02/2010 - 4:01amNational Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated this week. In honor of this, many events have been planned to celebrate the hard work of our teachers. I would like to say thanks to all teachers in our district who work so hard every day!***Get Fit is an after-school class offered to girls who want to invest in their personal well-being. It is funded through a grant by Partnership Carson City.
More Nugget Project nuggets uncovered
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/01/2010 - 9:47amThe Nevada Appeal has uncovered a few new tidbits about Nugget Project consultant Mark Lewis.
Following the piece I wrote on Lewis this week, the Appeal found a grand jury report dealing with Lewis' big project developments as city manager of Stockton, Calif. The report showed that costs associated with development of the the Stockton ballpark and events center swelled from an estimate of $75 million to more than $120 million, and placed the blame for this on Lewis and the lack of oversight by the city's elected officials.
Letters to the Editor May 1
Submitted by on Sat, 05/01/2010 - 4:01amRight's pre-existing condition: A closed mind
Dr. Eugene T. Paslov: Senate Republicans band together in opposing ... everything?
Submitted by on Sat, 05/01/2010 - 4:01amThe party of "no (now 'hell no')" continues its downward spiral to lead our country to a restoration of failed Bush policies.
Letters to the Editor April 30
Submitted by on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 4:01amMailing licenses wastes state moneyWhen did the DMV stop thinking?I recently went to the Carson City DMV office to renew my driver's license. Understandably, I waited in line for 11⁄2 hours to get to the information desk. Then I was directed to another line for my photo after another 1⁄2-hour wait, and then I sat for another 45 minutes until I was called to one of their stations.
Chuck Muth: The GOP's ugly choice in the governor primary
Submitted by on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 4:01amWhat's a good Nevada Republican to do with the mess that is the GOP gubernatorial primary? The roster, for the record: incumbent Gov. Jim Gibbons, former North Las Vegas Mayor Mike Montandon, and former state assemblyman-turned-attorney general-turned-gaming commissioner-turned-federal judge-turned private citizen Brian Sandoval.
http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20100430/OPINION/100429471/1061/rss
Nugget project: developer and consultant have history of public projects
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 10:08amToday's Nevada Appeal has a story about how a developer has been selected for the Carson Nugget downtown redevelopment project.
The story mentioned that the developer, P3 Development, built the $64 million Stockton Events Center while Mark Lewis was that city's manager.
But that understates the ties between Lewis and the developer. Looking at the projects listed on P3's website, a large part of their work seems to stem from the City of Stockton, and happened during Lewis' tenure.
Letters to the Editor April 29
Submitted by on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 4:01amReturn to Ronald Reagan era not the answerTo the unidentified April 15 protester who was holding a sign "Reagan would fix it":I have a tax return from 1986 showing taxable income of $34,097 and tax owed of $5,675. Tax on that amount in 2009 was only $4,276.What exactly would Reagan fix?Marilyn MadrigalCarson CityEchoes of education debate in health reform
Jim Bagwell: Spend-a-thon putting us in the poor house
Submitted by on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 4:01amHave you paid enough yet? With little publicity, you are going deeper and deeper in debt. It seems beyond credibility that the national debt grows by about $5 million a minute. Ladies and gentlemen, national means it is your debt.I understand a few thousand dollars, but $5 million? I'm lost at that figure because I have no mental perspective of that amount of cash. I missed the
Letters to the Editor April 28
Submitted by on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 4:01amOne call could have ended ordeal soonerOn Friday night April 2, the weather was bad, it was raining, snowing and extremely windy. A 19-year-old developmentally disabled man went for a walk. This young man was not from Carson City, was not wearing his glasses, and could not find his way back to where he was staying.
Letters to the Editor April 25
Submitted by on Sun, 04/25/2010 - 4:01amHarry Reid shows courage in face of abuseSen. Reid has given us all an exceptional gift with his successful championing and passage of the health care bill. He has supported people in all levels of our country, contributed to their welfare and safety for decades now.
Guy W. Farmer: The growing expense of counting Americans
Submitted by on Sun, 04/25/2010 - 4:01amNow that most of us have paid our federal income taxes, let's take another look at how Washington, D.C.-based politicians and bureaucrats are spending our hard-earned tax dollars. We can start with the census, which costs each and every one of us nearly $50.
Sue Morrow: Memories of a mother who went the extra mile
Submitted by on Sun, 04/25/2010 - 4:01amMother's Day will be in two weeks, and I fervently hope those who still have their moms observe that day with special recognition of the women who reared and nurtured them.I lost my precious mother almost 28 years ago. There isn't a day I don't think of her and miss her.Mom grew up as the daughter of an Army doctor and married a dashing young naval officer.She was accustomed to the constant moves as an Army brat, so there was no question of adjusting as a Navy wife.
Silver Dollars & Wooden Nickels: Lowden gets nickel for political tin ear
Submitted by on Sun, 04/25/2010 - 4:01amThe Nevada Appeal's "Silver Dollar" and "Wooden Nickel" feature recognizes positive achievements from the capital region and, when warranted, points out others that missed the mark.
Senator Square: New freshmen welcomed with Big Blue Bash
Submitted by on Sun, 04/25/2010 - 4:01amCarson High School will host the annual eighth-grade dance, the Big Blue Bash, 7-9 p.m. April 30.Tickets can be purchased in advance for $3 from leadership at Eagle Valley Middle School or Carson Middle School. Tickets also can be purchased at the door for $5.For more information, contact Misty Harris at 283-1764 or mharris@carson.k12.nv.us.***
Nobody Asked Us, But ... CHS grad going to French cooking school
Submitted by on Sun, 04/25/2010 - 4:01amFor those of you who belong to Mensa: "What kind of frog can jump higher than a telephone pole?" (Answer comes later.) ***
Eugene T. Paslov: How do we think about the current economic crisis?
Submitted by on Sat, 04/24/2010 - 4:01amI attended a Board of Supervisors meeting recently to hear the discussion about budget cuts for city services, the Sheriff's Office and the Carson City Library. I am well aware of the serious economic problems facing our community and state. Elected officials like the sheriff and the supervisors have a responsibility to operate within a balanced budget. Sheriff Ken Furlong made an impassioned plea to minimize cuts because he is charged with saving lives and protecting property.
Letters to the editor for April 25
Submitted by on Sat, 04/24/2010 - 4:01amFamily had a great time at CHS's 'Oz'I would like to extend a huge thank you to the Carson High Performing Arts program for their wonderful rendition of "The Wizard of Oz." My children and I attended the last showing on Sunday, and were blown away by the acting, singing, music, costumes, scenery, and overall professionalism of the show. We had a blast, and it looked like everyone in the show did as well. Great job.Julie AmmermanCarson CityBuddy Holly Sock Hop a success
Chuck Muth: Sue Lowden's 'macaca moment' goes viral
Submitted by on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 4:01amIt's not the crime; it's the cover-up. And it's not the gaffe; it's the response.
http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20100423/OPINION/100429818/1061/rss
Letters to the Editor April 21
Submitted by on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 4:01amGrateful for guaranteed health care coverageI am grateful to everyone who worked doggedly to pass health care reform. I know too many people whose health insurance was denied once their illness became too expensive. Good friends have died. That can never happen again, because of this legislation.
FRESH IDEAS: Walk to school days - Inspiration for kids to exercise
Submitted by on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 4:01amSometimes it's good news when you hear that things haven't changed - like when your doctor reports during your physical that your weight is exactly the same as last year. Whew!
Nobody Asked Us, But ...Disasters a reminder to appreciate those around us
Submitted by on Sun, 04/18/2010 - 4:01amThere are so many things we take for granted ... like coal, gas and electricity heating our houses. We forget the people who work hard and dangerously to bring those things into our homes. The last few weeks have brought them to our attention when 29 miners in West Virginia died in an explosion, or when several miners in China were drowned recently. That's been followed by an earthquake there that has, no doubt, killed many more people.
Guy W. Farmer: What's next for public education?
Submitted by on Sun, 04/18/2010 - 4:01amIf you're the governor of a cash-strapped state facing a public education budget crisis, you can buy time by appointing a commission to study the problem. That's what Gov. Jim Gibbons did when he named an unwieldy 28-member commission to study public education funding in Nevada.
Letters to the Editor for April 18
Submitted by on Sun, 04/18/2010 - 4:01amFenced dog park at Fuji a great ideaYes, please allow our dogs a section, if not all of the park, to play. I live in Gardnerville and Fuji is the only place I can let my dog off leash to play with other dogs. It's also a good place for humans to socialize while watching their pets.Diana SilvaGardnervilleAfter illness, American dream slipped away
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