December 2011
Carson City heroes save Christmas
Submitted by T. Costa on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 1:48pm
Question: What do Santa, a clown, a platoon of police officers, and coffee have in common?
Answer: They were all at the Wal-Mart service center Friday morning.
The second day of the seventh-annual Holiday With a Hero shopping spree event kicked off at 9 a.m., with the volunteers being fed donuts and coffee. Santa and his Wal-Mart helpers stood prepped to welcome less-fortunate children and help pair them off with volunteers, who would help them spend their complimentary Wal-Mart gift cards.
Jailhouse altercation leads to two felony citations
Submitted by T. Costa on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 11:17am
A recorded altercation on Monday between Carson City Detention Facility inmates Jorel Alex Turtle, 24, and Christopher Moceri, 21, both Carson City residents, led to both men being cited with felony Battery on Prisoner by Prisoner. Both men bore marks of being in a fight at the time of breakfast Monday morning, served at the jail at approximately 5 a.m.
Bail for these charges for both men was set at $20,000.
Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 9:39amCatch the live video here. The agenda is here.
Greenhouse Project ribbon cutting
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 9:32am
Event Date:
December 16, 2011 - 2:30pm Friday, December 16th at 2:30 pm on the Carson High School Campus. The ceremony is the culmination of nearly three years of planning, fundraising and construction. The Greenhouse Project’s focus on using renewable energy and ecological sustainable growing methods make it the only one of its kind in Nevada.
Carson City IHOP reopens for business
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 8:25am
Three months after the deadly shooting rampage that left four diners dead, the Carson City IHOP is once again serving up breakfast this morning.
One of the first diners at the reopened restaurant is Sheriff Kenny Furlong, who is currently enjoying his morning meal in a place that holds some bad memories for him and his deputies who responded to the the shooting on Sept. 6. Four people who were sitting inside the restaurant died after being shot by Eduardo Sencion, who killed himself minutes later in the parking lot.
Gov. Brian Sandoval, Mayor Bob Crowell and Supervisor John McKenna were also among the first diners at the restaurant this morning.
Brewery Arts Center thanks donors
Submitted by Brewery Arts Center on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 3:34amCarter & Peggy Twedt-Benefactors-Since September 2011
Bob & Susan Crowell-Patrons-Since July 2011
Sheila & Jim Barth-Patrons-Since October 2011
Larry & Susan Messina-Patrons- Since October 2011
Wayne Carlson-Patron-Since November 2011
Hair Studio & Spear Me, Perry & Starr Nixdorf-Patrons-Since December 2011
Jim Costa-Supporter-Since June 2011
Robert Knutson-Supporter-Since July 2011
Resource Concepts, Marvin Tebeau-Supporter-Since July 2011
Steve Van Denburgh-Supporter-Since July 2011
Obituary: Alicia A. Hart
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 4:01amAlicia A Hart, 75, passed away at her home in Stagecoach, NV on December 7, 2011. Alicia was born January 29, 1936 in Salinas, CA to Richard and Mary Biggs. She has been a resident of Nevada s...
Death Notices: Marino, Brocker
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 4:01amBrandon Marino, 28, passed away December 11, 2011 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements entrusted to Walton's Chapel of the Valley. 775-882-4965Jeanne E. Brocker, 87, passed away December 11, 2011 in Carso...
Homewood project approved by Tahoe Regional Planning Agency; League responds
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:48pmTo a packed house of observers, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board voted to approve Phase 1 of the Homewood Mountain Resort Ski Area Master Plan at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 14.
Another lunchtime distraction
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 1:00pmJeff Buckley sings "Hallelujah". Hat tip to Charlie Abowd. If you see videos you would like to share with Carson Now readers, go here.
